Snowfall became heavy in a narrow band extending from Pickstown northeast to just west of Mitchell and just west of Brookings. The snow fell during the late morning and afternoon of March 18th. Accumulations varied from 4 to 10 inches along the axis of this band. The snowfall was accompanied by northerly winds gusting occasionally to around 30 mph. These winds caused some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-14 09:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 2 to 5 inches, with 4.3 inches reported near Crooks. Winds gusting at times to near 30 mph caused a few areas of blowing snow.

Heavy Snow in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-14 09:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 4 to 8 inches over the northwestern part of the county, with 8 inches falling in the far northeast corner. Less than 4 inches fell in the southeast part of the county. Winds gusting at times to near 30 mph caused a few areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Heavy Snow in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-14 09:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 4 to 8 inches over the extreme northwestern part of the county, with less than 4 inches to the south and east. Winds gusting at times to near 30 mph caused a few areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Heavy Snow in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-14 09:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 4 to 10 inches over the eastern part of the county, with less than 4 inches to the west. 9.5 inches was reported at Oldham. Some shools were dismissed early. Winds gusting at times to near 30 mph caused a few areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Heavy Snow in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-14 09:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 4 to 8 inches over the western part of the county, with less than 4 inches to the southeast. Winds gusting at times to near 30 mph caused a few areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-14 09:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches affected the eastern part of Aurora County, with less than 2 inches in the west. Winds gusting at times to near 30 mph caused a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Weather in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-14 09:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 2 to 5 inches, with the 5 inch accumulation near Flandreau. Winds gusting at times to near 30 mph caused a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Weather in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-14 09:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches affected the southeast half of Sanborn County, with less than 2 inches over the northwest corner. Winds gusting at times to near 30 mph caused a few areas of blowing snow.

Heavy Snow in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-14 09:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 10 inches in a narrow band over the central part of the county, with lesser amounts to the west and east. An accumulation of 9.5 inches was reported at Corsica.  Winds gusting at times to near 30 mph caused a few areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools were dismissed early.

Heavy Snow in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-14 09:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 4 to 9 inches in a narrow band over the central part of the county, with 9 inches reported at Lake Andes.  Winds gusting at times to near 30 mph caused a few areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some schools were dismissed early. Less than 2 inches fell near the northwest and southeast ends  of the county.

Heavy Snow in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-14 09:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches over the western part of the county. including 6 inches near Mt. Vernon. Less than 4 inches fell in the east, including at Mitchell. Winds gusting at times to near 30 mph caused a few areas of blowing and drifting snow.