Blizzard conditions that developed on New years Eve continued through New Years morning, abating by noon. Winds gusting to over 40 mph and fresh snow cover of 6 to 10 inches produced the blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and winds gusting to over 40 mph produced blowing snow. Visibilities were lowered frequently to below a mile, and locally to a quarter mile or less. The storm continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Travel was made very difficult and some businesses and roads were closed, including Interstate 29. Conditions were improving by noon.

Winter Storm in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and winds gusting to over 40 mph produced blowing snow. Visibilities were lowered frequently to below a mile, and locally to a quarter mile or less. The storm continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Travel was made very difficult and some businesses and roads were closed. Conditions were improving by noon.

Winter Storm in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 2 to 6 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and winds gusting to over 40 mph produced blowing snow. Visibilities were lowered frequently to below a mile, and locally to a quarter mile or less. The storm continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Travel was made very difficult and some businesses and roads were closed. Conditions were improving by noon.

Winter Storm in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 2 to 6 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and winds gusting to over 40 mph produced blowing snow. Visibilities were lowered frequently to below a mile, and locally to a quarter mile or less. The storm continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Travel was made very difficult and some businesses and roads were closed. Conditions were improving by noon.

Blizzard in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and north to northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities which continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Many roads and businesses were closed by the storm with travel difficult to impossible. A decrease in falling snow and wind allowed conditions to improve by noon.

Blizzard in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall of 6 to 10 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and north to northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities which continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Many roads and businesses were closed by the storm with travel difficult to impossible. A decrease in falling snow and wind allowed conditions to improve by noon.

Blizzard in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and north to northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities which continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Many roads and businesses were closed by the storm with travel difficult to impossible. A decrease in falling snow and wind allowed conditions to improve by noon.

Blizzard in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and north to northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities which continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Many roads and businesses were closed by the storm with travel difficult to impossible. A decrease in falling snow and wind allowed conditions to improve by noon.

Blizzard in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and north to northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities which continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Many roads and businesses were closed by the storm with travel difficult to impossible. A decrease in falling snow and wind allowed conditions to improve by noon.

Blizzard in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and north to northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities which continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Many roads and businesses were closed by the storm with travel difficult to impossible. A decrease in falling snow and wind allowed conditions to improve by noon.

Blizzard in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and north to northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities which continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Many roads and businesses were closed by the storm with travel difficult to impossible. A decrease in falling snow and wind allowed conditions to improve by noon.

Blizzard in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and north to northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities which continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Many roads and businesses were closed by the storm with travel difficult to impossible. A decrease in falling snow and wind allowed conditions to improve by noon.

Blizzard in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and north to northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities which continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Many roads and businesses were closed by the storm with travel difficult to impossible. A decrease in falling snow and wind allowed conditions to improve by noon.

Blizzard in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and north to northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities which continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Many roads and businesses were closed by the storm with travel difficult to impossible. A decrease in falling snow and wind allowed conditions to improve by noon.

Blizzard in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, most of which fell the previous day, and north to northwest winds gusting to over 40 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities which continued from the previous day which was New Years Eve. Many roads and businesses were closed by the storm with travel difficult to impossible. A decrease in falling snow and wind allowed conditions to improve by noon.