A blizzard warning in Aberdeen, SD, causes road closures, school shutdowns, and towing risks as snow plowing begins Feb. 19, 2026.

A snow removal alert is in effect for Aberdeen, South Dakota, on February 19, 2026, with plowing starting at 6 AM on emergency routes, 7 AM on north-south streets in Zone 2 and all streets in Zone 3, and 10 PM on the commercial zone. City parking lots will be cleared from 7 AM. Vehicles parked on streets after plowing begins may be towed. Blizzard conditions are ongoing, with a National Weather Service warning in effect until 3 PM, bringing 2 to 4 inches of snow and dangerous whiteout conditions. A no-travel advisory remains on major highways, and several schools and Northern State University are closed. Garbage pickup has been rescheduled due to landfill closure.