An intense area of low pressure moving northeast across the Central Plains brought widespread heavy snow and strong winds to parts of central and northeast South Dakota. Snowfall amounts from 3 to 16 inches combined with north winds of 30 to 45 mph brought widespread blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions and heavy drifting affecting much of the area. A few thunderstorms also occurred bringing rapid snowfall rates to some areas. Many vehicles went into the ditch with many other accidents occurring. Most roads became nearly impassable with no travel advised for parts of central and much of northeast South Dakota. There were many people stranded to wait out the storm. Also, many schools and businesses were closed on Friday the 11th. Snowfall amounts included, 6 inches at Faulkton, Ree Heights, Kidder, and Hayti, 7 inches at Garden City, Castlewood, Miller, Britton, and near Stephan, 9 inches at Waubay, Bryant, and Roy Lake, 10 inches at Big Stone City and Milbank, 11 inches at Wilmot, Watertown, and Victor, 15 inches at Summit, and 16 inches at Clear Lake.

Blizzard in HYDE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 20:00:00 to 11-APR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 19:00:00 to 11-APR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard in JONES, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 18:00:00 to 11-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 19:00:00 to 11-APR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard in BUFFALO, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 19:00:00 to 11-APR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 20:00:00 to 11-APR-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard in MARSHALL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 16:00:00 to 11-APR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard in DAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 15:00:00 to 11-APR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard in CODINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard in HAMLIN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 12:00:00 to 11-APR-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard in DEUEL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 12:00:00 to 11-APR-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard in CLARK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 14:00:00 to 11-APR-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard in ROBERTS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard in GRANT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 12:00:00 to 11-APR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement