Northwest winds sustained around 30 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, combined with existing loose snow cover and generally light new snowfall to cause frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Drifting snow closed several roads.

Winter Weather in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained at near 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph combined with light snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow to produce areas of blowing snow, with visibility lowering to a half mile in some places.

Winter Weather in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained at near 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph combined with light snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow to produce areas of blowing snow, with visibility lowering to a half mile in some places.

Winter Weather in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwest winds sustained at near 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph combined with light snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow to produce areas of blowing snow, with visibility lowering to a half mile in some places.

Winter Weather in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwest winds sustained at near 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph combined with light snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow to produce areas of blowing snow, with visibility lowering to a half mile in some places.

Winter Weather in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Northwest winds sustained at near 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph combined with light snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow to produce areas of blowing snow, with visibility lowering to a half mile in some places.

Winter Weather in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Northwest winds sustained at near 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph combined with light snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow to produce areas of blowing snow, with visibility lowering to a half mile in some places.

Blizzard in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph, combined with loose snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow, caused frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Drifting snow closed several roads.

Blizzard in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Northwest winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph, combined with loose snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow, caused frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Drifting snow closed several roads.

Blizzard in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph, combined with loose snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow, caused frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Drifting snow closed several roads.

Blizzard in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph, combined with loose snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow, caused frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Drifting snow closed several roads.

Blizzard in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Northwest winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph, combined with loose snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow, caused frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Drifting snow closed several roads.

Blizzard in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph, combined with loose snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow, caused frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Drifting snow closed several roads.

Blizzard in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwest winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph, combined with loose snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow, caused frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Drifting snow closed several roads.

Blizzard in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Northwest winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph, combined with loose snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow, caused frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Drifting snow closed several roads.

Winter Weather in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained at near 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph combined with light snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow to produce areas of blowing snow, with visibility lowering to a half mile in some places.

Blizzard in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph, combined with loose snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow, caused frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Drifting snow closed several roads.

Blizzard in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph, combined with loose snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow, caused frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Drifting snow closed several roads.

Blizzard in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwest winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph, combined with loose snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow, caused frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Drifting snow closed several roads.

Winter Weather in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Northwest winds sustained at near 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph combined with light snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow to produce areas of blowing snow, with visibility lowering to a half mile in some places.

Winter Weather in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained at near 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph combined with light snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow to produce areas of blowing snow, with visibility lowering to a half mile in some places.

Winter Weather in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained at near 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph combined with light snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow to produce areas of blowing snow, with visibility lowering to a half mile in some places.

Winter Weather in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Northwest winds sustained at near 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph combined with light snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow to produce areas of blowing snow, with visibility lowering to a half mile in some places.

Winter Weather in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Northwest winds sustained at near 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph combined with light snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow to produce areas of blowing snow, with visibility lowering to a half mile in some places.

Winter Weather in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained at near 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph combined with light snow cover and 1 to 2 inches of new snow to produce areas of blowing snow, with visibility lowering to a half mile in some places.