Aberdeen, SD – A powerful winter storm is set to sweep across northeastern South Dakota beginning Tuesday evening, bringing with it the potential for heavy snowfall and strong winds that could disrupt travel through Wednesday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Brown, Marshall, Roberts, Day, and Grant counties from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. Forecasts indicate total snow accumulations of 6 inches or more are possible, with wind gusts reaching up to 40 mph late Tuesday night and again Wednesday afternoon.
Communities including Aberdeen, Britton, Webster, Sisseton, and Milbank should prepare for low visibility and hazardous road conditions during both morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. The storm may bring wet, heavy snow, raising the risk of downed branches or power disruptions.
Travelers are urged to monitor road conditions through South Dakota’s 511 system and consider delaying unnecessary trips during peak storm hours. Officials advise keeping emergency kits in vehicles and ensuring mobile devices remain fully charged in case of outages.
Stay updated through local alerts and check forecasts frequently as the storm’s path and intensity could shift before arrival.
