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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
403 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-191015-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-
Yankton-Union-
403 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Iowa,
west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska,
central South Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central
South Dakota, and southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Brief near whiteout conditions will be possible throughout the
late morning into the afternoon. This will be due to scattered
snow showers coupled with wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Later
tonight into Monday morning, wind chills will fall to 15 below to
30 below, with the coldest readings across southwest MN and nearby
locations.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Periodic chances for light snow are expected neat week, with the
impacts expected to be on the minor side. Temperatures next
weekend may be well below normal.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
605 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-182015-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-
Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Worthington, Madison, Sibley, Lennox,
Luverne, Slayton, Chancellor, Hawarden, Emery, Pipestone,
Gregory, Delmont, Parker, Alexandria, Beresford, Marion,
Harrisburg, Le Mars, Jackson, Sioux Center, Burke, White Lake,
Wagner, Marshall, Clayton, Avon, Lake Preston, Stickney, Rock
Valley, South Sioux City, Orange City, Vermillion, Wakefield,
Ponca, Parkston, Centerville, Milford, Spirit Lake, Sioux City,
Storm Lake, Montrose, Sanborn, Orland, Armour, Platte, Mitchell,
Wessington Springs, North Sioux City, Jefferson, Menno, Hartley,
Ida Grove, Cherokee, Fulda, Spencer, Tea, Arlington, Tabor,
Battle Creek, George, Alpena, Lake Andes, Allen, Alcester, Sioux
Falls, Hendricks, Scotland, Elk Point, Mountain Lake, Salem,
Lakefield, Freeman, Flandreau, Canistota, Sheldon, Huron,
Springfield, Holstein, Arnolds Park, Tyler, Yankton, Woonsocket,
De Smet, Howard, Larchwood, Tyndall, Chamberlain, Corsica,
Hurley, Windom, Tripp, Plankinton, Inwood, Lake Benton, Kimball,
Rock Rapids, Canton, Viborg, Irene, Marty, Brookings, Ivanhoe,
Bridgewater, and Hull
605 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds
  gusting as high as 55 mph resulting in brief, near whiteout
  conditions.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
  Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south
  central, and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing
  snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions in
  visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas
  that are prone to blowing snow. Strong winds could cause tree
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Weisser

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
222 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

IAZ002-003-013-014-022-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-SDZ040-181800-
/O.NEW.KFSD.CW.Y.0001.260119T0300Z-260119T1600Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O`Brien-Clay-Buena Vista-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-
Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Brookings-
Including the cities of Worthington, Arnolds Park, Hartley,
Fulda, Sibley, Spencer, Slayton, Tyler, Milford, Pipestone,
Spirit Lake, Hendricks, Storm Lake, Windom, Mountain Lake,
Sanborn, Lake Benton, Jackson, Lakefield, Marshall, Brookings,
Ivanhoe, and Sheldon
222 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 28 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east
  central South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Weisser

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