An intense and slow moving spring snow storm impacted the area for over 48 hours. This storm brought heavy snowfall to much of the area, especially from the Black Hills into south central South Dakota. Snowfall amounts of 12 to 24 inches were reported across much of the Black Hills and south central South Dakota plains, with some locations receiving around 30 inches. The Rapid City Regional Airport received a record 28.2 inches of snow, including a record 20 inches in one day. To the north and east of the Black Hills, six to 18 inches of snow fell. Snowfall tapered off near the North Dakota border, where less than six inches of snow fell. Wind gusts to 40 mph produced considerable blowing and drifting snow on the plains. Interstate 90 was closed across much of western South Dakota for 24 hours.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 10-APR-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter Storm in FALL RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 10-APR-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 21:00:00 to 10-APR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in MELLETTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 22:00:00 to 11-APR-13 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 23:00:00 to 11-APR-13 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 10-APR-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 10-APR-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 10-APR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 20:00:00 to 10-APR-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 15:00:00 to 10-APR-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 17:00:00 to 10-APR-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 20:00:00 to 10-APR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 10:00:00 to 10-APR-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 20:00:00 to 10-APR-13 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 22:00:00 to 11-APR-13 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 10:00:00 to 10-APR-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 12:00:00 to 10-APR-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 17:00:00 to 10-APR-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in CUSTER CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 18:00:00 to 10-APR-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 17:00:00 to 10-APR-13 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 16:00:00 to 10-APR-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 16:00:00 to 10-APR-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-APR-13 17:00:00 to 10-APR-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee