A powerful winter storm moved across the Northern and Central Plains, bringing heavy snow and very strong winds. The worst part of the storm impacted the area from Christmas morning through the morning of December 26, when snow and wind gusts to 80 mph produced near zero visibilities. Six inches to over two feet of snow fell across the plains, with the heaviest amounts from northwestern South Dakota southward to the Pine Ridge. Drifts of five to ten feet were reported. Many roads were closed or impassable during the storm, incuding Interstate 90, which was closed across the state for over 48 hours. Some power outages were also reported.

Blizzard in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in MELLETTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in CUSTER CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter