Weather Alerts For Ortonville, MN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Aberdeen SD 539 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Grant- Including the cities of Webster, Wheaton, Britton, Ortonville, Sisseton, and Milbank 539 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will slowly diminish through the evening hours. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Ground blizzards create whiteout conditions that make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. 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. &&