Rain and freezing rain changed quickly to snow in most of southeast South Dakota around noon on April 10th. The snow became moderate to heavy at times and was accompanied by north winds averaging 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions with the snowfall over southeast South Dakota northwest of a Sioux Falls to Yankton line. Traffic was brought to a standstill, commerce was temporarily halted, and schooles were forced to close.

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

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, accumulating from around an inch over the far eastern part of the county to 4 inches west. The snow was accompanied by north winds averaging 20 to 30 mph with gusts to over 40 mph. This produced areas of visibilities below a mile in the snow and blowing snow. Drifting snow added to the travel difficulties. A few schools and businesses closed.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 14:00:00 to 11-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, accumulating from less than an inch over the southern edge of the county to 4 inches far northwest. The snow was accompanied by north winds averaging 20 to 30 mph with gusts to over 40 mph. This produced areas of visibilities below a mile in the snow and blowing snow. Drifting snow added to the travel difficulties. A few schools and businesses closed.

Winter Weather in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 14:00:00 to 11-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, accumulating from around an inch over the far eastern part of the county to 5 inches far northwest. The snow was accompanied by north winds averaging 20 to 30 mph with gusts to over 40 mph. This produced areas of visibilities below a mile in the snow and blowing snow. Drifting snow added to the travel difficulties. Some schools and businesses closed.

Winter Weather in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 14:00:00 to 11-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, accumulating from less than an inch over the southeastern part of the county to 4 inches far northwest. The snow was accompanied by north winds averaging 20 to 30 mph with gusts to over 40 mph. This produced areas of visibilities below a mile in the snow and blowing snow. Drifting snow added to the travel difficulties. A few schools and businesses closed.

Blizzard in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 4 to 8 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

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

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 3 to 9 inches, with the 9 inch report at Lake Andes, and the lower accumulations in the extreme southeast part of the county. The snow was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 5 to 8 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 5 to 9 inches with the 9 inch report at Mitchell. the snow was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 5 to 8 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 4 to 8 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 4 to 6 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 4 to 8 inches except over the extreme southern part of the county where 2 inches or less fell. The snow was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to the start of the evening of April 11th. The snow accumulated 4 to 8 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to the start of the evening of April 11th. The snow accumulated 6 to 11 inches with the 11 inch report at Wessington Springs. The snow was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to the start of the evening of April 11th. The snow accumulated 5 to 8 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 5 to 8 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 4 to 8 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 5 to 7 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow, beginning briefly as rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 5 to 9 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow, beginning as rain and freezing rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.

Blizzard in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow, beginning as rain and freezing rain, fell from around noon on April 10th to midday on April 11th. The snow accumulated 2 to 6 inches and was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions for much of the time, mainly in the northwestern half of the county, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as some power lines were downed by the combination of wet snow and strong winds.