Big Stone County Emergency Management

12/30/2025

Important Update from Big Stone County Emergency Management

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For weather-related information, please visit the National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov or follow the US National Weather Service Aberdeen South Dakota page.

For local news, alerts, and other county-related information, please follow the Big Stone County Sheriff's Office page.

The County also provides various alerts and notifications through Smart911 - see the visual below for more details on how to sign up.

Thank you for staying informed and prepared. We appreciate your continued support in keeping our community safe!

12/11/2025

12/09/2025

UPDATE WEDNESDAY MORNING:
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY, IT IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING...

ORIGINAL POST:
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS NOW ISSUED ANOTHER WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

THE FIRST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON.

THe SECOND WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM WEDNESDAY.

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around a light glaze.

For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM this afternoon. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 Tuesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1.

Real-time statewide map of crashes, closures, construction, winter road conditions, traffic cameras, plow locations, weather alerts, trucker restrictions, and more. Sign up to schedule SMS/email alerts for your frequent routes and areas.

12/08/2025

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 6 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

12/08/2025

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1.

12/08/2025

Winds will increase out of the southwest Monday with gusts between 30 to 40 mph expected by the afternoon downwind of the Coteau/Sisseton Hills. Use caution while traveling this area! Drifting snow, with patchy/areas of blowing snow may make travel difficult at times north of Summit and/or other downslope wind-prone areas.

11/29/2025

The core of coldest air moves overhead Sunday and Monday. Wind chills drop into the single digits to teens below zero. It will be coldest overnight and early in the morning.

11/28/2025

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UPDATE (Saturday morning): WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING.

Original post:
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON SATURDAY.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches.

* WHERE...Big Stone County.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1.

Real-time statewide map of crashes, closures, construction, winter road conditions, traffic cameras, plow locations, weather alerts, trucker restrictions, and more. Sign up to schedule SMS/email alerts for your frequent routes and areas.