Snow, heavy in areas, accumulated up to 8 inches from the evening of December 3rd through the afternoon of December 4th. Difficult travel conditions forced delayed openings or early closings of some schools and businesses on December 4th. The winds causing the areas of blowing snow developed near the end of the snowfall on the afternoon of December 4th. The winds were not extreme, and the blowing snow abated after the snowfall ended.

Winter Storm in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 15:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, with 6 inches falling southeast of Huron. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 16:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 4 to 6 inches, including 5 inches reported west southwest of Armour. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 17:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 4 to 6 inches, including 6 inches reported just north of Brookings. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 18:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 4 to 6 inches, including 5 inches reported near Flandreau. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 19:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow accumulated 2 to 6 inches, including 6 inches near Sioux Falls. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Weather in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 17:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches, including 4 inches reported at Tyndall. Northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph developed on the afternoon of December 4th and caused a few areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 15:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 6 inches, with 6 inches falling in locations along the southern and eastern edges of the county. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 15:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 6 inches, including 5 inches reported near Wessington Springs. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 15:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 6.5 inches reported south southwest of Burke. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 15:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 5.5 inches reported at White Lake. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 15:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 5 to 8 inches, including 8 inches reported near Forestburg. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 17:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 6 inches, including 6 inches reported at Madison. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 17:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 6 inches, including 6 inches reported at Alexandria. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 16:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 6.4 inches reported at Iroquois. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 16:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 6 inches reported west northwest of Platte. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 16:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 5 to 8 inches, including 7.8 inches reported at Mitchell. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 17:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 4 to 6 inches, including 5 inches reported near Parkston. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 18:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 6.5 inches reported near Salem. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Weather in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 18:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches over the northern edge of Yankton County. Northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph developed on the afternoon of December 4th and caused a few areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 19:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches over the northern edge of Clay County. Northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph developed on the afternoon of December 4th and caused a few areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 19:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches over the northern edge of Union County. Northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph developed on the afternoon of December 4th and caused a few areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 17:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow accumulated 4 to 6 inches, including 6 inches over the eastern edge of the county. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 19:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 6.7 inches reported near Sioux Falls. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.

Winter Storm in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-DEC-13 19:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 5 inches reported near Marion. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to over 30 mph which developed on the afternoon of December 4th, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools and businesses closed early or for the day on December 4th.