Snowfall mostly in the 2 to 4 inch range combined with winds sustained at over 30 mph and gusting as high as 50 mph to produce widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities. The area affected by the blizzard was mostly west of the James River in southeast South Dakota, but extending east of the James River north of Interstate 90, as far east as Brookings and Madison. The blizzard conditions began near the start of the evening hours on November 6th, and continued into the predawn hours of November 7th. Interstate 90 from Mitchell west was closed because of the blizzard, with several motorists being stranded.

Blizzard in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 21:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread blizzard conditions resulted from snowfall of 2 to 4 inches combined with winds reaching sustained speeds over 30 mph and gusts around 50 mph. Near zero visibilities in blowing snow made travel almost impossible, even for short distances. The winter weather in the area delayed the last of the harvest, which had been late because of late Spring planting, and further delayed  by fall rains.

Blizzard in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 20:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread blizzard conditions resulted from snowfall of 2 to 4 inches combined with winds reaching sustained speeds over 30 mph and gusts around 50 mph. Near zero visibilities in blowing snow made travel almost impossible, even for short distances. Interstate 90 was closed over the county, with several motorists stranded by the blizzard.

Blizzard in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 20:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Widespread blizzard conditions resulted from snowfall of 2 to 4 inches combined with winds reaching sustained speeds over 30 mph and gusts around 50 mph. Near zero visibilities in blowing snow made travel almost impossible, even for short distances.

Blizzard in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 23:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Widespread blizzard conditions resulted from snowfall of 2 to 4 inches combined with winds reaching sustained speeds over 30 mph and gusts around 50 mph. Near zero visibilities in blowing snow made travel almost impossible, even for short distances.

Blizzard in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 21:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread blizzard conditions resulted from snowfall of 2 to 4 inches combined with winds reaching sustained speeds over 30 mph and gusts around 50 mph. Near zero visibilities in blowing snow made travel almost impossible, even for short distances.

Blizzard in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 20:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread blizzard conditions resulted from snowfall of 2 to 4 inches combined with winds reaching sustained speeds over 30 mph and gusts around 50 mph. Near zero visibilities in blowing snow made travel almost impossible, even for short distances.

Blizzard in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 19:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread blizzard conditions resulted from snowfall of 2 to 4 inches combined with winds reaching sustained speeds over 30 mph and gusts around 50 mph. Near zero visibilities in blowing snow made travel almost impossible, even for short distances.

Blizzard in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 19:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread blizzard conditions resulted from snowfall of 2 to 4 inches combined with winds reaching sustained speeds over 30 mph and gusts around 50 mph. Near zero visibilities in blowing snow made travel almost impossible, even for short distances. Interstate 90 was closed from Mitchell west, with several motorists stranded by the blizzard.

Blizzard in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 19:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread blizzard conditions resulted from snowfall of 2 to 4 inches combined with winds reaching sustained speeds over 30 mph and gusts around 50 mph. Near zero visibilities in blowing snow made travel almost impossible, even for short distances.

Blizzard in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 18:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread blizzard conditions resulted from snowfall of 2 to 4 inches combined with winds reaching sustained speeds over 30 mph and gusts around 50 mph. Near zero visibilities in blowing snow made travel almost impossible, even for short distances.

Blizzard in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 18:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread blizzard conditions resulted from snowfall of 2 to 4 inches combined with winds reaching sustained speeds over 30 mph and gusts around 50 mph. Near zero visibilities in blowing snow made travel almost impossible, even for short distances.

Blizzard in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 23:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread blizzard conditions resulted from snowfall of 2 to 4 inches combined with winds reaching sustained speeds over 30 mph and gusts around 50 mph. Near zero visibilities in blowing snow made travel almost impossible, even for short distances.

Winter Weather in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong northwest winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile, as earlier blizzard conditions gradually abated.

Winter Weather in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong northwest winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile, as earlier blizzard conditions gradually abated.

Blizzard in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 18:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Widespread blizzard conditions resulted from snowfall of 2 to 4 inches combined with winds reaching sustained speeds over 30 mph and gusts around 50 mph. Near zero visibilities in blowing snow made travel almost impossible, even for short distances. Interstate 90 was closed over the county, with several motorists stranded by the blizzard.

Winter Weather in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile, as earlier blizzard conditions gradually abated.

Winter Weather in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong northwest winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile, as earlier blizzard conditions gradually abated.

Winter Weather in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 23:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches was accompanied by strong northwest winds. The winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile.

Winter Weather in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile, as earlier blizzard conditions gradually abated.

Winter Weather in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile, as earlier blizzard conditions gradually abated.

Winter Weather in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 23:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches was accompanied by increasingly strong northwest winds. The winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 23:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches was accompanied by increasingly strong northwest winds. The winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile.

Winter Weather in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 23:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches was accompanied by increasingly strong northwest winds. The winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile.

Winter Weather in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile, as earlier blizzard conditions gradually abated.

Winter Weather in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong northwest winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile, as earlier blizzard conditions gradually abated.

Winter Weather in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile, as earlier blizzard conditions gradually abated.

Winter Weather in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile, as earlier blizzard conditions gradually abated.

Winter Weather in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong northwest winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile, as earlier blizzard conditions gradually abated.

Winter Weather in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 23:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches was accompanied by increasingly strong northwest winds. The winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile.

Winter Weather in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong northwest winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile, as earlier blizzard conditions gradually abated.

Winter Weather in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-NOV-08 04:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong northwest winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile, as earlier blizzard conditions gradually abated.

Winter Weather in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 23:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches was accompanied by strong northwest winds. The winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile.

Winter Weather in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 23:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches was accompanied by strong northwest winds. The winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile.

Winter Weather in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 23:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches was accompanied by increasingly strong northwest winds. The winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile.

Winter Weather in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 21:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches was accompanied by strong northwest winds. The winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile.

Winter Weather in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 21:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches was accompanied by strong northwest winds. The winds caused areas of blowing snow, with local visibilities around a quarter mile.