South Dakota
Blizzard Warnings issued for parts of South Dakota and Minnesota as heavy snow and strong winds threaten whiteout conditions
Blizzard Warnings are in effect for parts of South Dakota and southwest Minnesota as a strong winter storm system is forecast to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and widespread blowing snow beginning Saturday, March 14. Warning timing varies by location, with some areas entering blizzard conditions Saturday night and others later overnight into Sunday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts snowfall totals ranging from about 8 to 15 cm (3 to 6 inches) in some warning areas to 25 to 48 cm (10 to 19 inches) in others, with a few zones also facing a light glaze of ice. Wind gusts are expected to reach 80 to 90 km/h (50 to 55 mph), producing blowing snow and whiteout conditions that could make travel extremely dangerous or impossible.
South Dakota
In parts of central and east-central South Dakota served by the Sioux Falls office, Blizzard Warnings are in effect from 22:00 CDT Saturday, March 14, until 01:00 CDT Monday, March 16, with expected snowfall of about 8 to 15 cm (3 to 6 inches), locally higher in some areas, and wind gusts up to 80 km/h (50 mph).
In other eastern South Dakota counties served by Aberdeen, Winter Storm Warnings begin earlier Saturday and transition to Blizzard Warnings overnight into Sunday, with some warnings ending at 19:00 CDT Sunday.
Several counties, including Hand, Hyde, Faulk, Clark, and Spink, are forecast to experience a winter storm phase before blizzard conditions develop. A Winter Storm Warning is also in effect from 19:00 CDT on March 14 until 01:00 CDT on March 15, followed by a Blizzard Warning from 01:00 CDT until 19:00 CDT on March 15. Snowfall totals in these areas are forecast to reach up to 13–25 cm (5–10 inches), combined with wind gusts up to 80 km/h (50 mph).
In Stanley, Hughes, Jones, Lyman, and Buffalo counties, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 22:00 CDT on March 14 until 04:00 CDT on March 15, followed by a Blizzard Warning from 04:00 to 16:00 CDT on March 15. Total snow accumulations for the event are forecast between 5 and 15 cm (2 to 6 inches), with wind gusts up to 80 km/h (50 mph).
In northeastern South Dakota, snowfall totals are expected to be highest in counties such as Day, Marshall, Roberts, Codington, Grant, Hamlin, and Deuel, where totals range from about 25 to 48 cm (10 to 19 inches), with isolated areas near 50 cm (20 inches), along with wind gusts up to 80 km/h (50 mph). Nearby counties, including Brown, Edmunds, and McPherson, are forecast to receive lower totals, generally around 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 inches), but still face whiteout conditions as winds increase.
Minnesota
Blizzard Warnings also affect parts of southwest Minnesota, including Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, and Pipestone counties. Blizzard conditions are forecast from 22:00 CDT on March 14 until 07:00 CDT on March 16 as heavy snowfall and strong winds impact the region.
Snowfall totals in these areas are forecast to range between approximately 13–28 cm (5–11 inches), with wind gusts reaching up to 90 km/h (55 mph). These conditions are expected to generate widespread blowing snow and severely reduced visibility, potentially making travel extremely dangerous or impossible at times.
Additional counties, including Big Stone and Traverse, are forecast to experience a winter storm phase beginning at 13:00 CDT on March 14 before blizzard conditions develop overnight.
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 03:00 CDT on March 15, after which a Blizzard Warning is expected to remain in place until 19:00 CDT the same day. Snowfall totals in these areas could reach approximately 25–48 cm (10–19 inches), with wind gusts up to 80 km/h (50 mph).
The NWS warns that the combination of heavy snowfall and strong winds could produce prolonged periods of whiteout conditions across affected areas, significantly disrupting travel and potentially impacting the Monday morning commute in parts of the Upper Midwest.
Reference:
1 Blizzard Warning – NWS – March 14, 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 15, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 15 drawing
25-55-57-60-62, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 2
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Winning Lotto America numbers from June 15 drawing
01-15-18-30-46, Star Ball: 02, ASB: 03
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 15 drawing
12-14-20-54-58, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The first mosquito pool of the year carrying West Nile virus has been confirmed in Brown County, the South Dakota Department of Health reported Monday.
The department urged residents to take steps to protect themselves and their families from the virus, which can cause fever, headaches, rash, swollen lymph nodes and achy muscles and joints, and in worst cases, death.
WESTERN S.D. AND NORTHEASTERN WYO. — There’s a slight chill in the air this morning as temperatures currently in the 30s and 40s. Higher elevations in the Black Hills and Bighorns may even be seeing some upper 20s.
“Cooler” air remains today with highs reaching the low to mid-70s for most… However, 60s are possible in higher elevations, while southwestern South Dakota will likely see upper 70s to low 80s.
While winds are light and variable this morning, northerly flow persists as we head into mid-morning. Northwesterly winds today should be sustained around 15-25 mph, gusting up to 40 mph at times.
Due to relative humidity values between 10% and 25% in southern portions of the region, a Red Flag Warning will be in effect from noon today through this evening. This warning includes portions of Weston, Custer, Fall River, Oglala Lakota, Pennington, Jackson, and Bennett counties.
Elevated to critical fire concerns remain throughout the week, although we may see occasionally some pop-up showers to the north, most of the region is expected to remain dry.
Please be careful with fire and/or anything that could create sparks. While we have received beneficial moisture over the last couple of weeks (which I think we’re all grateful for), drought conditions continue for the region. This means vegetation is still dry and struggling to soak up that moisture, so please check local burn bans and stay vigilant.
As stated above, we could see a few quick, pop-up rain showers in northern areas this week, but luckily, we aren’t expecting any severe weather.
Tonight’s lows should be milder, likely in the 40s and 50s. Breezy conditions briefly slow down this evening before increasing again tomorrow, especially in northeastern Wyoming, where west-northwest winds are expected to reach 10-20 mph, with 30 mph gusts likely. Highs will warm up into the low-to-mid 80s tomorrow, with some 70s in the higher elevations.
We’ll continue to see average mid-June temperatures in the 70s and 80s this week. Wednesday looks particularly windy, with northwest gusts potentially reaching 50-55 mph. I would not be surprised if another Red Flag Warning or Wind Advisory is issued by then.
Expect more sunshine to round out the week on Thursday and Friday, with the likelihood of showers and non-severe storms increasing for this Father’s Day weekend.
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