Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with visibilities of a quarter mile or less in areas. The low visibilities were widespread in the Huron to De Smet area, where travel was impossible for most of the daytime hours. Elsewhere in southeast South Dakota, the worst conditions were more localized. Several schools, businesses, and roads, including parts of Interstates 90 and 29, closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the storm abated because of the heavy drifting snow.

Winter Weather in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 05:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Blizzard in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the blizzard abated because of the heavy drifting snow.

Winter Weather in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 05:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 05:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Blizzard in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the blizzard abated because of the heavy drifting snow.

Winter Weather in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 11:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 11:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.

Winter Weather in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-10 05:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 45 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause blowing snow. there were a few areas where visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less. Some businesses, schools, and roads were closed because of the low visibilities and the drifting snow.