Snowfall of 6 to 10 inches over extreme southeast South Dakota was accompanied by north to northwest winds sustained at 30 to 40 mph, with some gusts over 50 mph. The combination of snow and strong winds created widespread blizzard conditions with visibilities near zero. The blizzard closed schools and businesses and halted travel. The snowfall began on the morning of December 8th. The winds increased during the evening of the 8th, and became strong enough to cause the blizzard after midnight on December 9th.

Blizzard in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

New snowfall of 6 to 9 inches was accompanied by north to northwest winds sustained at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. These strong winds produced widespread blizzard conditions beginning a little after midnight on December 9th. Schools and many businesses were closed on December 9th, as the snowfall and near zero visibilities made travel impossible that morning. Blizzard conditions abated that afternoon as winds steadily decreased, although hazardous wind chills which began during the blizzard continued that night and into the early morning of December 10th.

Winter Weather in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 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 northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Blizzard in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

New snowfall of 6 to 8 inches was accompanied by north to northwest winds sustained at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. These strong winds produced widespread blizzard conditions beginning a little after midnight on December 9th. Schools and many businesses were closed on December 9th, as the snowfall and near zero visibilities made travel impossible that morning. Blizzard conditions abated that afternoon as winds steadily decreased, although hazardous wind chills which began during the blizzard continued that night and into the early morning of December 10th. Actual new snowfall reports included 8 inches 5 miles south southeast of Meckling.

Winter Weather in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 00:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Winter Weather in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 00:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Winter Weather in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Winter Weather in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 00:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Winter Weather in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Winter Weather in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 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 northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Winter Weather in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 00:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Winter Weather in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Winter Weather in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 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 northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Winter Weather in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 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 northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Winter Weather in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 00:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Winter Weather in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 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 northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.

Winter Weather in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-09 00:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph. This caused areas of visibilities below a half mile in the falling and blowing snow, with drifting snow also slowing travel. Wind chills dropped to around 20 below zero.