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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1028 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

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1028 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, southwest
Minnesota and east central South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The combination of falling/drifting snow and strong winds between
40-50 mph will result in near-white out to white out conditions
through the early evening. While snowfall accumulations will be at an
inch or less especially across southwestern MN, decreasing
visibilities will likely cause travel impacts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

An arctic blast dives south Thursday, increasing the risk for
blowing snow. Wind chills are expected drop to 25 below to 45
below zero Thursday night into Saturday. The coldest wind chills
will be Thursday night into Friday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1042 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

IAZ001>003-012>014-022-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ038>040-
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/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T2000Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Buena Vista-Lincoln-
Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Beadle-
Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Davison-
Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Hendricks, Inwood, Flandreau, Lake
Benton, Windom, Orange City, Marshall, Worthington, Arlington,
Harrisburg, Rock Rapids, Fulda, Spencer, Storm Lake, Lakefield,
George, Pipestone, Mitchell, Emery, Rock Valley, Orland, Tea,
Jackson, Alexandria, Howard, Brookings, Alpena, Sanborn, Sioux
Center, Montrose, Sioux Falls, Spirit Lake, Wessington Springs,
Sibley, Canton, Luverne, Lake Preston, Woonsocket, Madison,
Lennox, Larchwood, Mountain Lake, De Smet, Bridgewater, Milford,
Slayton, Ivanhoe, Hawarden, Hull, Hartley, Tyler, Huron,
Canistota, Sheldon, Salem, and Arnolds Park
1042 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 41 below zero
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

&&

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Samet

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1013 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

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/O.UPG.KFSD.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260122T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.260121T1800Z-260122T0000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-Clay-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-
Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-
Including the cities of Hendricks, Lake Benton, Windom, Marshall,
Worthington, Lakefield, Fulda, Spencer, Pipestone, Jackson,
Spirit Lake, Sibley, Luverne, Mountain Lake, Milford, Slayton,
Ivanhoe, Tyler, and Arnolds Park
1013 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up
  to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions
  will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

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