A prolonged snowfall became moderate to heavy on January 31st in Brookings, Lake, and Moody Counties with total accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. There were some areas of blowing snow as winds increased. Lesser amounts of snow fell further west and south in southeast South Dakota.

Winter Storm in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 10:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 7 to 10 inches included light accumulations which fell before and after the heavy snow during the daytime hours of January 31st. A 10 inch accumulation was reported at Brookings. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting snow. Travel was made difficult at times, and some schools and businesses closed.

Winter Storm in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 10:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches included light accumulations which fell before and after the heavy snow during the daytime hours of January 31st. A 6 inch accumulation was reported at Madison. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting snow. Travel was made difficult at times, and some schools and businesses closed.

Winter Storm in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 10:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 6 to 10 inches included light accumulations which fell before and after the heavy snow during the daytime hours of January 31st. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting snow. Travel was made difficult at times, and some schools and businesses closed.

Winter Weather in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow produced accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, including 6.5 inches 5 miles northeast of Salem. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow produced accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, including 6 inches at Hartford. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow produced accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, including 6 inches near Sioux Falls. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 18:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Light snow and areas of blowing snow lingered through the evening after heavy snow decreased during the day.

Winter Weather in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 18:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Light snow and areas of blowing snow lingered through the evening after heavy snow decreased during the day.

Winter Weather in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 18:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Light snow and areas of blowing snow lingered through the evening after heavy snow decreased during the day.

Winter Weather in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow produced accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, including 6.6 inches at Huron. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow produced accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow produced accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow produced accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, including 7 inches at Chamberlain. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow produced accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, including 7 inches at White Lake. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow produced accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow produced accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow produced accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, including 6.6 inches at Carthage. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow produced accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting to over 30 mph caused some areas of blowing and drifting snow.