Active AlertsMellette, SD

What: Heavy mixed precipitation and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 4 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
Where: Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast South Dakota.
When: Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The combination of falling snow and winds will lead to periods of blowing snow that may briefly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.