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Parts of I-29, I-90 remain closed until Friday amid massive no travel advisory

Portions of I-29 and I-90 will remain closed until Friday and a large swath of South Dakota continues to be under a "No Travel Advisory" as the state remains in the grip of a widespread winter storm.

Icy roads have resulted in one fatal crash. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, three people were killed and two others were hurt when a car lost control on slippery roads and crashed into a pickup near Parkston Wednesday morning.

State officials are advising against travel in nearly the entirety of the state west of the James River Valley, according to the Department of Transportation's 511 road conditions map . Driving conditions in the rest of the state are also poor. The map shows all roads not under the advisory - including the Big Sioux River Valley and the southern Black Hills - as slippery and potentially snow-covered.

I-90 from Mitchell to the Wyoming state line and I-29 from Watertown to the North Dakota border were closed Thursday. Officials said the closures will continue into Friday.

“Motorists need to understand that while we cannot physically close secondary highways, in many cases these roads are in worse condition than the Interstates,” said DOT Director of Operations Craig Smith. “We’ve had countless vehicles become stuck and stranded on secondary state highways in the motorist’s attempt to avoid an Interstate closures. Stranded vehicles create personal risk for the motorist and extreme hazards for snowplow operators.”

Officials are asking truckers to find long-term parking in Brookings or Sioux Falls. Truck parking in Watertown is full.

The South Dakota Department of Safety took the step of using the state's Emergency Alert System to send notifications to individuals' phones statewide asking them to avoid driving. DPS spokesperson Tony Mangan said the ongoing weather conditions warranted the use of the system.

There are multiple vehicles stuck on US 14 west of Pierre. SD DOT has deemed the road impassable. Please stay home as conditions continue to get worse. #keepSDsafe pic.twitter.com/An4PXRignY — South Dakota Highway Patrol (@SDHighwayPatrol) December 15, 2022

The widespread winter storm has impacted travel statewide since it moved into the area Monday night into Tuesday morning. In the east, the system began as freezing rain turning to ice. Central and western parts of the state faced heavy snow and strong winds. As of Thursday morning, high winds are causing visibility problems statewide.

The combination of new snow with wind will make travel difficult throughout Thursday into Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The system will be followed by "very cold temperatures" much of next week.

Significant travel impacts continue today through early tomorrow due to snow, blowing and drifting snow, and strong northwest winds. Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings extended through midday Friday. Looking ahead, very cold temperatures expected much of next week. #sdwx #wywx pic.twitter.com/Vm4sJHhEMp — NWS Rapid City (@NWSRapidCity) December 15, 2022

The snow has begun in earnest for eastern SD, NE, and western MN, IA. Winds will be very gusty, 40-45 mph. Blowing snow and drifting will become a problem. If you can stay home today, please do. Travel will become difficult to impossible, especially out in the country. pic.twitter.com/PlZuNuebiE — NWS Sioux Falls (@NWSSiouxFalls) December 15, 2022

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State Offices to Remain Closed in Certain Counties, Reopen at Noon

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 22, 2023

Contact: Ian Fury

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem ordered state government executive branch offices in certain counties to remain closed until noon on Thursday, Feb. 23, because of the winter storms in South Dakota.

State offices will remain closed until noon in the following counties: Aurora, Beadle, Brookings, Brown, Buffalo, Campbell, Clark, Codington, Davison, Day, Deuel, Douglas, Edmunds, Faulk, Grant, Hamlin, Hand, Hanson, Hutchinson, Hyde, Jerauld, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, Marshall, McCook, McPherson, Miner, Minnehaha, Moody, Potter, Sanborn, Spink, Sully, Turner, and Walworth.

While executive branch offices in these counties will be closed, state employees will be working remotely.

Much of the eastern part of the state remains in a blizzard warning until 12pm Thursday. The western part and the southeasternmost portion of the state will be in a winter storm warning.

Citizens should be prepared to stay home if possible. Many state highways already have no travel advised, and numerous roads are physically blocked. Portions of I-29 and I-90 are closed. If South Dakotans must travel, they should check the sd511.org or the SD511 mobile app.

I-90 from Rapid City to Wyoming line now open

Spearfish improves situation, now no travel advised.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The South Dakota Department of Transportation has reopened Interstate 90 from Rapid City (exit 67) to the Wyoming state line.

Travelers should still be cautious due to slippery road conditions and areas of blowing snow. Snowplows will also be on the road and should be given room to work.

The closure of the interstate from Rapid City to Chamberlain is still in force. The DOT also expects to extend that closure to Mitchell Wednesday afternoon or early evening due to newly developing snow and winds.

There are also numerous no travel advisories on South Dakota highways. The Spearfish travel alert has been downgraded to no travel advised. It was no travel allowed early this morning.

Check for the latest road conditions at https://sd511.org or dial 511. Also watch GMKT, KOTA Territory News at Noon, 5:30 and 10 p.m. for the latest forecasts and check current closings on our website.

Copyright 2022 KOTA. All rights reserved.

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WEATHER ALERT: ‘No Travel Advisory’ active for most of South Dakota

Storm finally exits tonight.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect for much of the region. We have another First Alert Weather Day today as those alerts continue.

Light snow will be wrapping up across the region through tonight. The wind will gradually diminish as well, but it’s not going to die down until late tonight. That means traveling will still not be recommended across much of the state especially in northeastern South Dakota and central and western parts of the state as well.

By this weekend, temperatures will continue to cool down. We’ll fall to the teens for highs, and overnight lows will be in the single digits. While there is a slight chance for snow next Wednesday, significantly colder air is on the way for the end of next week. Highs will only be in the single digits below zero, with morning lows down in the teens below zero. This will be some dangerous cold.

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South Sudan Travel Advisory

Travel advisory july 31, 2023, south sudan - level 4: do not travel.

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

Do not travel to South Sudan due to crime, kidnapping, and armed conflict.

Country Summary : Violent crime, such as carjackings, shootings, ambushes, assaults, robberies, and kidnappings is common throughout South Sudan, including Juba. Foreign nationals have been the victims of rape, sexual assault, armed robberies, and other violent crimes.

Armed conflict is ongoing and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups. Weapons are readily available to the population. In addition, cattle raids occur throughout the country and often lead to violence.

Reporting in South Sudan without the proper documentation from the South Sudanese Media Authority is considered illegal, and any journalistic work there is very dangerous. Journalists regularly report being harassed in South Sudan, and many have been killed while covering the conflict.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in South Sudan. U.S. government personnel in South Sudan are under a strict curfew. They must use armored vehicles for nearly all movements, and official travel outside Juba is limited. Due to the critical crime threat in Juba, walking is also restricted; when allowed, it is limited to a small area in the immediate vicinity of the Embassy and during daylight hours only. Family members cannot accompany U.S. government employees who work in South Sudan.

Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of South Sudan, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Notices .

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to South Sudan.

If you decide to travel to South Sudan:

• Exercise extreme care in all parts of the country, including Juba. Travel outside of Juba with a minimum of two vehicles along with appropriate recovery and medical equipment in case of mechanical failure or other emergency.
• Avoid travel along border areas.
• Avoid demonstrations and public gatherings. Even events intended to be peaceful can become violent.
• Be aware that photography in public is strictly controlled and you are required to obtain authorization from the Ministry of Information before taking any photographs or video in public – including while inside a vehicle.
• Monitor local/international news and consular messages .
• Enroll your trip in the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) .
• Review your personal security plan and visit our page on travel to high risk areas.
• Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.
• Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.
• Share important documents, log-in information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs, if you are unable to return as planned to the United States. Find a suggested list of such documents here .
• Establish your own personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization, or consider consulting with a professional security organization. Your plan should include sheltering in place, maintaining outside communication, and a personal evacuation plan via commercial means.
• Develop a communication plan with family and/or your employer or host organization so that they can monitor your safety and location as you travel through high-risk areas. This plan should specify who you would contact first, and how they should share the information.
• Be sure to appoint one family member to serve as the point of contact with hostage-takers, media, U.S. and host country government agencies, and Members of Congress, if you are taken hostage or detained.
• Establish a proof of life protocol with your loved ones, so that if you are taken hostage, your loved ones can know specific questions (and answers) to ask the hostage-takers to be sure that you are alive (and to rule out a hoax).
• Leave DNA samples with your medical provider in case it is necessary for your family to access them.
• Erase any sensitive photos, comments, or other materials from your social media pages, cameras, laptops, and other electronic devices that could be considered controversial or provocative by local groups.
• Leave your expensive/sentimental belongings behind.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter .
• Review the Country Security Report for South Sudan.
• U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .
• Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

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