Snowfall ranging from 2 to 8 inches was accompanied by sustained northwest winds which reached 40 mph at times, with gusts as high as 55 mph. The snowfall, strong winds, and existing snow cover resulted in widespread blizzard conditions. Travel was made impossible in much of the area. There were several accidents and vehicles going into ditches, attributed to slick roads and low visibilities. Several motorists were stranded. Businesses were forced to close, and several school and other weekend activities were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 2 to 3 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Winter Weather in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to almost 50 mph, causing blowing and drifting snow and making travel difficult. The strong winds blew down grandstands at a park in Tabor.

Blizzard in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 2 to 3 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 2 to 3 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 2 to 3 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 2 to 3 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Interstate 29 was closed during the storm. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Winter Weather in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to almost 50 mph, causing blowing and drifting snow and making travel difficult.

Blizzard in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 8 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Winter Weather in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to almost 50 mph, causing blowing and drifting snow and making travel difficult.

Winter Weather in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to almost 50 mph, causing blowing and drifting snow and making travel difficult.

Blizzard in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall of 4 to 8 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Winter Weather in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to almost 50 mph, causing blowing and drifting snow and making travel difficult.

Winter Weather in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to almost 50 mph, causing blowing and drifting snow and making travel difficult.

Blizzard in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 8 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Interstate 29 was closed during the storm, but numerous accidents on that highway preceded the closing. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 3 to 7 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Winter Weather in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to almost 50 mph, causing blowing and drifting snow and making travel difficult.

Blizzard in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 3 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.