An intense fall storm produced blizzard conditions across the South Dakota plains for over 24 hours. Precipitation started as rain during the day and changed to heavy, wet snow during the evening of the 5th. Snow and blowing snow continued through much of the 6th with visibility near zero much of the time. Snowfall amounts were six to 18 inches with drifts 12 feet high. More than two thousand power poles were downed, causing widespread power outages that affected thousands of residents. Some locations did not have power for over a week, especially across the Pine Ridge Reservation. Most roads across the area, including Interstate 90, were closed for 24 hours or longer. Many livestock died from hypothermia. Officials estimated total damage around 5 million dollars.

Blizzard in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 18:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 15:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 16:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 16:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 18:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 19:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 20:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 19:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 21:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in MELLETTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 12:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 12:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-NOV-08 15:00:00 to 07-NOV-08 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 20:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 20:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 20:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in CUSTER CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 21:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 19:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 19:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-NOV-08 19:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter