Snowfall of 2 to 6 inches on December 8th over part of southeast South Dakota was followed by strong northwest winds gusting as high as 54 mph over more of the area on December 9th. The combination of winds, and loose snow cover from the previous day and earlier days, produced blizzard conditions on December 9th, reducing visibilities to near zero over large areas. Travel was curtailed or stopped, and business were closed for part of this weekend storm.

Winter Weather in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-12 14:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 6 inches at Huron.

Winter Weather in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-12 14:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 5 inches, including 5 inches at De Smet.

Winter Weather in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-12 15:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches.

Winter Weather in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-12 15:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 6 inches at Woonsocket.

Blizzard in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 06:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 08:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Winter Weather in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-12 16:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches.

Winter Weather in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-12 14:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 6 inches at Wessington Springs.

Blizzard in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 08:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.

Blizzard in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-12 06:00:00 to 09-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and loose snow cover combined to lower visibilities to near zero in blowing snow over much of the area. Travel was brought to a standstill and businesses were closed.