High Plains to Great Lakes Mid-March Blizzard
Mar 15–17, 2026 · WPC Storm Summaries · Ended
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Montana
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin
Summaries
5 summaries
First Mar 15, 02:43 AM UTC · latest Mar 17, 02:37 AM UTC
Source
NOAA Weather Prediction Center
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Storm summaries
Summary #5 · final
Mar 17, 02:37 AM UTC
Blizzard Winding Down Tonight Across The Upper Midwest and Great Lakes
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ACUS42 KWBC 170237 SCCNS2 Storm Summary Number 5 for High Plains to Great Lakes Mid-March Blizzard NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 1000 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...Blizzard Winding Down Tonight Across The Upper Midwest and Great Lakes... Gale Warnings and Heavy Freezing Spray Warnings are in effect for Lakes Superior, Michigan, and Huron. Blizzard Warnings are in effect for the upper Peninsula of Michigan and northern portions of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for portions of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings and advisories, please see www.weather.gov At 900 PM CDT...A strong low pressure system was moving northeast across Michigan with a minimum central pressure of 988 mb (29.17 in Hg). National Weather Service Doppler Radar showed scattered snow showers over portions of the Great Lakes, with more persistent light to moderate snow continuing over the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Surface observations indicated winds were gusting 35-55 mph with localized blizzard conditions occurring across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. ...Selected preliminary Peak Wind gusts in miles per hour earlier in the event... ...ILLINOIS... DE SOTO 3 SSW 62 LAWRENCEVILLE AIRPORT 62 CAPITAL AIRPORT 59 COLES COUNTY AIRPORT 59 WILLARD AIRPORT 55 ...IOWA... GRUVER 2 WNW 68 VILLISCA 5 NNE 64 CLARION 2 NW 63 WEBSTER CITY 4 SW 62 EMERSON 1 SSE 61 ...MICHIGAN... GRAND MARAIS 1 NNE 69 KEWEENAW POINT 28 ESE 64 LENAWEE COUNTY AIRPORT 62 MUNISING 62 WILLOW RUN AIRPORT 62 ...SOUTH DAKOTA... POINSETT COLONY 4 ENE 57 ROSSEAU 9 ESE 52 MISSION 15 SSE 51 WATERTOWN AIRPORT 1 SE 51 WEWELA 50 ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Snowfall in inches where the event has ended... ...ILLINOIS... LANARK 8.5 MOUNT CARROLL 7.3 QUAD CITY AIRPORT 7.0 ROCK ISLAND 2 N 7.0 MOLINE 1 NNE 6.6 FRUITLAND 1 NW 6.5 GALENA 6.5 COAL VALLEY 1 S 6.1 FREEPORT 6.0 SILVIS 1 SW 5.5 ...IOWA... LOWDEN 9.0 CHARLOTTE 8.6 DAVENPORT AIRPORT 7.4 PARK VIEW 1 NW 7.2 BETTENDORF 2 W 7.0 CREDIT ISLAND 2 N 7.0 DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT 6.1 BUFFALO CENTER 6.0 FOREST CITY 4 E 6.0 MAQUOKETA 1 NW 5.0 ...MICHIGAN... HERMAN 2 SE 36.0 SPALDING 35.0 FOREST LAKE 6 SE 31.9 NUTTERVILLE 31.5 MENOMINEE 4 NW 31.0 THREE LAKES 31.0 NATIONAL MINE 5 SW 30.0 CUSINO LAKE 4 NNE 27.5 KINGSFORD 1 SE 21.0 GARDEN 7 ENE 20.6 PELLSTONE 20.0 TROUT LAKE 20.0 CHAMPION 6 E 19.5 MANISTIQUE 1 S 18.5 NEWBERRY 18.0 ...MINNESOTA... KELLOGG 25.0 READS LANDING 20.5 ZUMBRO FALLS 20.0 LAKE CITY 18.5 MAZEPPA 18.5 THEILMAN 1 SSW 18.3 DUMFRIES 4 NW 18.0 WABASHA 1 N 18.0 ORONOCCO 1 SSW 17.5 DOUGLAS 5 ESE 17.1 MILLVILLE 4 N 17.0 ROCHESTER 4 N 16.5 CHANHASSEN NWS 10.9 ...MONTANA... COOKE CITY 3 NNW 23.0 GRASS MOUNTAIN 22.0 LEWISTOWN 2 SE 20.0 HELENA 7 SW 15.0 THOMPSON FALLS 9.3 NW 14.0 BILLINGS 3 SSW 11.5 MONTANA CITY 1 SE 7.0 ...NORTH DAKOTA... GLADSTONE 10.0 DICKINSON 1 NW 7.2 SOLEN 6.5 ASHLEY 6.2 GREAT BEND 6.0 HANKINSON 6.0 NAPOLEAN 1 SSE 6.0 ALMONT 5 S 4.5 DICKINSON 3.5 BISMARCK 3 SSE 1.8 ...SOUTH DAKOTA... DWTN SPEARFISH 3 SE 13.5 SAINT ONGE 2 NNW 12.0 WHITEWOOD 3 SW 12.0 LEAD 11.0 STURGIS 10.5 SPEARFISH 10.0 CLEAR LAKE 1 SW 8.0 LONSDALE 8 S 8.0 TEA 3 NE 6.7 DWTN RAPID CITY 1 E 4.8 FORT PIERRE 4.0 HAYES 7 E 4.0 PIERRE 1 ESE 4.0 ...WISCONSIN... MOUNTAIN 34.0 NEGAUNEE 4 NE 33.7 STURGEON BAY 1 W 33.2 EGG HARBOR 2 NE 29.0 DYCKESVILLE 27.0 MONTANA 5 NE 26.6 CRIVITZ 25.0 GRANTON 25.0 INDEPENDENCE 25.0 POUND 25.0 STRUM 25.0 SUNSET 2 E 25.0 WAUSAKEE 25.0 ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Freezing Rain ice amounts in inches where the event has ended... ...IOWA... SIOUX RAPIDS 0.33 SPENCER 3 WNW 0.23 LAKE PARK 3 SSE 0.10 ...MICHIGAN... GRAYLING 1 E 0.28 BUCKLEY 0.25 LEWISTON 7 SE 0.25 ROSCOMMON COUNTY 1 ENE 0.23 CATHRO 5 S 0.19 WELLSTON 1 N 0.10 Blizzard conditions subside overnight into early Tuesday morning. The greatest impacts tonight will be across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where additional snowfall accumulations are expected. Storm total snow accumulations will end up between 2 to 3 feet, with higher amounts across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Even as snow winds down later tonight, gusty winds of 35 to 50 mph will create areas of blowing and drifting snow. Dangerous travel conditions are expected to continue across these areas but the period of highest risk has passed. This will be the last Storm Summary issued by the Weather Prediction Center for this event. Please refer to your local National Weather service office for additional information. Eovino $$
Summary #4
Mar 16, 02:42 PM UTC
Blizzard conditions continue across portions of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes
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ACUS42 KWBC 161442 SCCNS2 Storm Summary Number 4 for High Plains to Great Lakes Mid-March Blizzard NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 1000 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...Blizzard conditions continue across portions of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes... Blizzard Warnings are in effect from southeastern Iowa and northern Illinois to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Ice Storm Warnings are in effect for a portions of northern Lower Michigan. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for portions of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Wind Advisories are in effect for portions of the eastern Great Lakes region. Storm Warnings and Heavy Freezing Spray Warnings are in effect for Lakes Superior, Michigan, and Huron. Lakeshore Flood Warnings are in effect along the northern coast of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings and advisories, please see www.weather.gov At 900 AM CDT...A strong low pressure system was moving northeast across Michigan with a minimum central pressure of 983 mb (29.03 in Hg). National Weather Service Doppler Radar showed heavy snow falling on the northern and western sides of the storm system, with the heaviest bands positioned over Wisconsin and Michigan. Surface observations indicated winds were gusting 35-55 mph, with even stronger gusts over the open waters of the Great Lakes. Heavy snow and strong winds were combining to produce blizzard conditions across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions. ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Snowfall in inches from 400 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 through 900 AM CDT Mon Mar 16... ...ILLINOIS... LANARK 8.5 MOUNT CARROLL 7.3 QUAD CITY AIRPORT 7.0 ROCK ISLAND 2 N 7.0 MOLINE 1 NNE 6.6 FRUITLAND 1 NW 6.5 GALENA 6.5 COAL VALLEY 1 S 6.1 FREEPORT 6.0 SILVIS 1 SW 5.5 ...IOWA... LOWDEN 9.0 CHARLOTTE 8.6 DAVENPORT AIRPORT 7.4 PARK VIEW 1 NW 7.2 BETTENDORF 2 W 7.0 CREDIT ISLAND 2 N 7.0 DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT 6.1 BUFFALO CENTER 6.0 FOREST CITY 4 E 6.0 MAQUOKETA 1 NW 5.0 ...MICHIGAN... THREE LAKES 31.0 NATIONAL MINE 5 SW 30.0 CUSINO LAKE 4 NNE 27.5 SPALDING 26.0 KINGSFORD 1 SE 21.0 GARDEN 7 ENE 20.6 MENOMINEE 4 NW 20.5 PELLSTONE 20.0 TROUT LAKE 20.0 CHAMPION 6 E 19.5 MANISTIQUE 1 S 18.5 NEWBERRY 18.0 ...WISCONSIN... MOUNTAIN 34.0 STURGEON BAY 1 W 33.2 EGG HARBOR 2 NE 29.0 DYCKESVILLE 27.0 MONTANA 5 NE 26.6 CRIVITZ 25.0 GRANTON 25.0 INDEPENDENCE 25.0 POUND 25.0 STRUM 25.0 SUNSET 2 E 25.0 WAUSAKEE 25.0 ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Freezing Rain ice amounts in inches from 400 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 through 900 AM CDT Mon Mar 16... ...IOWA... SIOUX RAPIDS 0.33 SPENCER 3 WNW 0.23 LAKE PARK 3 SSE 0.10 ...MICHIGAN... GRAYLING 1 E 0.28 BUCKLEY 0.25 LEWISTON 7 SE 0.25 ROSCOMMON COUNTY 1 ENE 0.23 CATHRO 5 S 0.19 WELLSTON 1 N 0.10 ...Selected preliminary Peak Wind gusts in miles per hour earlier in the event... ...ILLINOIS... DE SOTO 3 SSW 62 LAWRENCEVILLE AIRPORT 62 CAPITAL AIRPORT 59 COLES COUNTY AIRPORT 59 WILLARD AIRPORT 55 ...IOWA... GRUVER 2 WNW 68 VILLISCA 5 NNE 64 CLARION 2 NW 63 WEBSTER CITY 4 SW 62 EMERSON 1 SSE 61 ...MICHIGAN... GRAND MARAIS 1 NNE 69 KEWEENAW POINT 28 ESE 64 LENAWEE COUNTY AIRPORT 62 MUNISING 62 WILLOW RUN AIRPORT 62 ...SOUTH DAKOTA... POINSETT COLONY 4 ENE 57 ROSSEAU 9 ESE 52 MISSION 15 SSE 51 WATERTOWN AIRPORT 1 SE 51 WEWELA 50 ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Snowfall in inches where the event has ended... ...MINNESOTA... KELLOGG 25.0 READS LANDING 20.5 ZUMBRO FALLS 20.0 LAKE CITY 18.5 MAZEPPA 18.5 THEILMAN 1 SSW 18.3 DUMFRIES 4 NW 18.0 WABASHA 1 N 18.0 ORONOCCO 1 SSW 17.5 DOUGLAS 5 ESE 17.1 MILLVILLE 4 N 17.0 ROCHESTER 4 N 16.5 CHANHASSEN NWS 10.9 ...MONTANA... COOKE CITY 3 NNW 23.0 GRASS MOUNTAIN 22.0 LEWISTOWN 2 SE 20.0 HELENA 7 SW 15.0 THOMPSON FALLS 9.3 NW 14.0 BILLINGS 3 SSW 11.5 MONTANA CITY 1 SE 7.0 ...NORTH DAKOTA... GLADSTONE 10.0 DICKINSON 1 NW 7.2 SOLEN 6.5 ASHLEY 6.2 GREAT BEND 6.0 HANKINSON 6.0 NAPOLEAN 1 SSE 6.0 ALMONT 5 S 4.5 DICKINSON 3.5 BISMARCK 3 SSE 1.8 ...SOUTH DAKOTA... DWTN SPEARFISH 3 SE 13.5 SAINT ONGE 2 NNW 12.0 WHITEWOOD 3 SW 12.0 LEAD 11.0 STURGIS 10.5 SPEARFISH 10.0 CLEAR LAKE 1 SW 8.0 LONSDALE 8 S 8.0 TEA 3 NE 6.7 DWTN RAPID CITY 1 E 4.8 FORT PIERRE 4.0 HAYES 7 E 4.0 PIERRE 1 ESE 4.0 This major winter storm will continue to impact the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today, but the most significant impacts are expected to wane this evening. Additional snowfall of 4-8 inches is expected for parts of Wisconsin and Michigan, with more than a foot of additional snow possible across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan due to lake effect snow. Storm total snow accumulations are expected to reach 2-3 feet, with higher amounts across the Upper Peninsula. Even as snow winds down later today, gusty winds of 40-50 mph will create areas of blowing and drifting snow. Travel will remain very dangerous to impossible due to whiteout conditions. Power outages and tree damage are likely. The next Storm Summary will be issued by the Weather Prediction Center at 1000 PM CDT. Please refer to your local National Weather Service office for additional information on this event. Dolan $$
Summary #3
Mar 16, 02:54 AM UTC
Blizzard conditions ongoing with widespread major impacts and record-breaking snowfall for portions of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes
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ACUS42 KWBC 160254 SCCNS2 Storm Summary Number 3 for High Plains to Great Lakes Mid-March Blizzard NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 1000 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...Blizzard conditions ongoing with widespread major impacts and record-breaking snowfall for portions of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes... Blizzard Warnings are in effect for portions of Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and portions of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes. For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings and advisories, please see www.weather.gov At 900 PM CDT...The low pressure center was continuing to strengthen over Illinois with a minimum central pressure of 989 mb (29.21 in Hg). National Weather Service doppler radar was showing a swath of moderate to locally heavy snow continuing from Missouri northward through Iowa, Wisconsin and northern Michigan. Surface observations showed winds gusting between 30 and 50 mph across Iowa, Wisconsin and northern Michigan. Visibilities remain as low as one-quarter mile in the heaviest snow and strongest winds. ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Snowfall in inches from 400 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 through 900 PM CDT Sun Mar 15... ...MICHIGAN... SPALDING 26.0 MENOMINEE 4 NW 20.5 PELLSTONE 20.0 TROUT LAKE 20.0 DAGGETT 2 E 18.0 NEWBERRY 18.0 SAINT IGNACE 18.0 FOREST LAKE 6 SE 17.3 CEDAR 16.0 SUAMICO 0.5 NNW 16.0 DAGGETT 14.0 BOYNE CITY 3 NW 12.2 ...MINNESOTA... READS LANDING 20.5 ZUMBRO FALLS 20.0 LAKE CITY 18.5 DUMFRIES 4 NW 18.0 THEILMAN 2 SE 18.0 WABASHA 1 N 18.0 ORONOCCO 1 SSW 17.5 MILLVILLE 4 N 17.0 PINE ISLAND 16.0 MSP AIRPORT 7.3 ...NORTH DAKOTA... GLADSTONE 10.0 DICKINSON 1 NW 7.2 SOLEN 6.5 ASHLEY 6.2 GREAT BEND 6.0 HANKINSON 6.0 NAPOLEAN 1 SSE 6.0 ALMONT 5 S 4.5 DICKINSON 3.5 BISMARCK 3 SSE 1.8 ...SOUTH DAKOTA... DWTN SPEARFISH 3 SE 13.5 SAINT ONGE 2 NNW 12.0 WHITEWOOD 3 SW 12.0 LEAD 11.0 STURGIS 10.5 SPEARFISH 10.0 CLEAR LAKE 1 SW 8.0 LONSDALE 8 S 8.0 TEA 3 NE 6.7 DWTN RAPID CITY 1 E 4.8 FORT PIERRE 4.0 HAYES 7 E 4.0 PIERRE 1 ESE 4.0 ...WISCONSIN... CRIVITZ 25.0 POUND 25.0 WAUSAKEE 25.0 WESTON 24.5 ABRAMS 24.0 RIB MOUNTAIN STATE 5 NW 24.0 SISTER BAY 24.0 WASHINGTON ISLAND 24.0 MARINETTE 23.5 SUAMICO 23.0 WAUSAU 1 NE 23.0 WHITE LAKE 23.0 ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Freezing Rain ice amounts in inches from 400 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 through 900 PM CDT Sun Mar 15... ...IOWA... SIOUX RAPIDS 0.33 SPENCER 3 WNW 0.23 LAKE PARK 3 SSE 0.10 ...MICHIGAN... BUCKLEY 0.25 LEWISTON 7 SE 0.25 WELLSTON 1 N 0.10 ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Snowfall in inches where the event has ended... ...MONTANA... COOKE CITY 3 NNW 23.0 GRASS MOUNTAIN 22.0 LEWISTOWN 2 SE 20.0 HELENA 7 SW 15.0 THOMPSON FALLS 9.3 NW 14.0 BILLINGS 3 SSW 11.5 MONTANA CITY 1 SE 7.0 A swath of moderate to locally heavy snowfall is expected to continue from the Upper Midwest and into the Great Lakes through Monday afternoon. Snowfall will linger the longest across the Great Lakes late into Monday. Widespread storm total snowfall amounts of 1 to 3 feet are expected, with locally higher amounts possible. The heavy snow will continue to combine with strong winds gusting up to 60 mph, producing significant blowing and drifting snow and limited visibilities. Travel remains dangerous. South of the heaviest snow, a corridor of mixed precipitation and ice continues to be a concern, with ice accumulations exceeding a quarter inch still possible across northern portions of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The next Storm Summary will be issued by the Weather Prediction Center at 1000 AM CDT. Please refer to your local National Weather Service office for additional information on this event. Eovino $$
Summary #2
Mar 15, 03:18 PM UTC
Blizzard expected this weekend with widespread major impacts and record-breaking snowfall for portions of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes
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ACUS42 KWBC 151518 SCCNS2 Storm Summary Number 2 for High Plains to Great Lakes Mid-March Blizzard NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 1000 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...Blizzard expected this weekend with widespread major impacts and record-breaking snowfall for portions of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes... Blizzard Warnings are in effect for portions of South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes. For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings and advisories, please see www.weather.gov At 900 AM CDT...The low pressure center was beginning to strengthen over the Midwest with a minimum central pressure of 989 mb (29.21 in Hg). National Weather Service doppler radar was showing a swath of moderate to heavy snow continuing to overspread over portions of South Dakota through Minnesota and Wisconsin. Surface observations showed winds gusting between 20 and 40 mph across Northern Plains through the Midwest. ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Snowfall in inches from 400 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 through 900 AM CDT Sun Mar 15... ...MINNESOTA... ZUMBRO FALLS 20.0 MILLIVILLE 4 N 17.0 PINE ISLAND 16.0 ORONOCO 1 SSW 14.0 ROCHESTER 2 NW 13.0 APPLE VALLEY 2 N 10.5 MSP AIRPORT 7.3 ...NORTH DAKOTA... ALMONT 5 S 4.5 DICKINSON 3.5 BISMARCK 3 SSE 1.8 ...SOUTH DAKOTA... LEAD 11.0 STURGIS 10.5 SPEARFISH 10.0 DWTN RAPID CITY 1 E 4.8 FORT PIERRE 4.0 HAYES 7 E 4.0 PIERRE 1 ESE 4.0 ...WISCONSIN... HUMBIRD 21.0 WAUMANDEE 20.0 WAUSAU 19.3 NELSON 19.0 PIGEON FALLS 17.5 HOWARD 4WSW 6.8 ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Snowfall in inches where the event has ended... ...MONTANA... COOKE CITY 3 NNW 23.0 GRASS MOUNTAIN 22.0 LEWISTOWN 2 SE 20.0 HELENA 7 SW 15.0 THOMPSON FALLS 9.3 NW 14.0 BILLINGS 3 SSW 11.5 MONTANA CITY 1 SE 7.0 A swath of heavy snowfall is expected from the Upper Midwest and into the Great Lakes. Snowfall rates between 1 and 3 inches per hour are expected within the heaviest bands from Minnesota to northern Michigan. Widespread snowfall totals of 1 to 3 feet are expected, with locally higher amounts possible. The heavy snow will combine with strong winds gusting up to 60 mph, producing significant blowing and drifting snow and limited visibilities. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible due to whiteout conditions. Power outages and tree damage are likely. South of the heaviest snow, a corridor of mixed precipitation and ice is expected. Ice accumulations exceeding a quarter inch are possible across northern portions of the lower Peninsula of Michigan. The next Storm Summary will be issued by the Weather Prediction Center at 1000 PM CDT. Please refer to your local National Weather Service office for additional information on this event. Green $$
Summary #1
Mar 15, 02:43 AM UTC
Blizzard expected this weekend with widespread major impacts and record-breaking snowfall for portions of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes
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ACUS42 KWBC 150243 SCCNS2 Storm Summary Number 1 for High Plains to Great Lakes Mid-March Blizzard NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 1000 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...Blizzard expected this weekend with widespread major impacts and record-breaking snowfall for portions of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes... Blizzard Warnings are in effect for portions of South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes. For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings and advisories, please see www.weather.gov At 900 PM CDT...The low pressure center was beginning to strengthen over Nebraska with a minimum central pressure of 993 mb (29.32 in Hg). National Weather Service doppler radar was showing a swath of light to moderate snow continuing to overspread over portions of South Dakota through Minnesota and Wisconsin. Surface observations showed winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph across South Dakota. ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Snowfall in inches from 400 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 through 900 PM CDT Sat Mar 14... ...MONTANA... HELENA 11 W 10.0 MONTANA CITY 1 SE 7.0 ...NORTH DAKOTA... ALMONT 5 S 4.5 DICKINSON 3.5 BISMARCK 3 SSE 1.8 ...SOUTH DAKOTA... FORT PIERRE 4.0 HAYES 7 E 4.0 MUD BUTTE 8 SE 4.0 PIERRE 1 ESE 4.0 VIVIAN 8N 4.0 CREIGHTON 19 NNE 3.0 MILESVILLE 3 WNW 3.0 A swath of heavy snowfall is expected from Montana eastward through the Northern Plains, upper Midwest and into the Great Lakes. Snowfall rates between 1 and 3 inches per hour are expected within the heaviest bands from eastern South Dakota to northern Michigan. Widespread snowfall totals of 1 to 3 feet are expected, with locally higher amounts possible. The heavy snow will combine with strong winds gusting up to 60 mph, producing significant blowing and drifting snow and limited visibilities. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible due to whiteout conditions. Power outages and tree damage are likely. South of the heaviest snow, a corridor of mixed precipitation and ice is expected. Ice accumulations exceeding a quarter inch are possible across northern portions of the lower Peninsula of Michigan. The next Storm Summary will be issued by the Weather Prediction Center at 1000 AM CDT. Please refer to your local National Weather Service office for additional information on this event. Eovino $$
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