Freezing rain and freezing drizzle preceded snow in southeast South Dakota on December 15th. The freezing precipitation began during the predawn hours. Precipitation changed to snow during the day and the snow continued into the evening. Ice storm and winter storm conditions were produced in some areas, either for ice accumulations alone, or for the combination of ice and snow accumulations.

Winter Weather in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 06:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations estimated at a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall which was measured at 1.4 inches at Huron.

Winter Weather in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 06:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations estimated at a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of 1 to 3 inches.

Winter Weather in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 06:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations measured at a tenth of an inch at De Smet, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Weather in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 06:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations estimated at a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of 1 to 2 inches, including 1.5 inches at Howard.

Winter Storm in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 08:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, estimated at one quarter inch. The freezing rain was followed by 1 to 2 inches of snow. Strong northwest winds produced some drifting snow. Roads were made very icy, there was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Storm in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 08:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, estimated at one quarter inch. The freezing rain was followed by 1 to 3 inches of snow. Strong northwest winds produced some drifting snow and a few areas of blowing snow. Roads were made very icy, there was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Storm in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, including a quarter inch of ice at Chamberlain. The freezing rain was followed by 3 to 8 inches of snow, including 8 inches 7 1/2 miles south southwest of Chamberlain. Strong northwest winds produced drifting snow and areas of blowing snow. Roads were made very icy before becoming snow covered, there was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Storm in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, estimated at a quarter inch. The freezing rain was followed by 3 to 7 inches of snow, including 4.9 inches 4 miles southwest of Burke. Strong northwest winds produced drifting snow and some areas of blowing snow. Roads were made very icy before becoming snow covered. There was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Storm in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, including a quarter inch of ice at Wessington Springs. The freezing rain was followed by 1 to 3 inches of snow, and strong northwest winds which produced some drifting snow and a few areas of blowing snow. Roads were made very icy, there was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Storm in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, estimated at a couple tenths of an inch or more. The freezing rain was followed by 3 to 7 inches of snow, including 7.2 inches at Pickstown. Strong northwest winds produced drifting snow and areas of blowing snow. Roads were made very icy before becoming snow covered. There was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Storm in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, including a quarter inch of ice at White Lake. The freezing rain was followed by 2 to 5 inches of snow, including 4 inches at White Lake. Strong northwest winds produced drifting snow and some areas of blowing snow. Roads were made very icy before becoming snow covered, there was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Storm in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, estimated at a couple tenths of an inch or more. The freezing rain was followed by 2 to 5 inches of snow, including 4.2 inches at Mitchell. Strong northwest winds produced drifting snow and some areas of blowing snow. Roads were made very icy before becoming snow covered. A radio tower in Mitchell collapsed, there was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, estimated at a couple tenths of an inch or more. The freezing rain was followed by 3 to 6 inches of snow. Strong northwest winds produced drifting snow and areas of blowing snow. Roads were made very icy before becoming snow covered. There was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Storm in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, including a quarter inch or more at Madison. The freezing rain was followed by 1 to 3 inches of snow, including 2.7 inches 2 miles north of Chester. Strong northwest winds produced some drifting snow and a few areas of blowing snow. Roads were made very icy, there was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Weather in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 06:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations estimated at a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of 1 to 3 inches, including 2.5 inches at Alexandria.

Winter Weather in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations estimated at a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of 2 to 4 inches, including 3 inches 4 miles east northeast of Salem.

Winter Weather in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations measured at a tenth of an inch at Tyndall, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of 2 to 5 inches, including 3.5 inches at Tyndall.

Winter Weather in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations estimated at a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of 2 to 4 inches, including 3 inches at Menno.

Winter Weather in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 06:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations estimated at a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of 1 to 3 inches, including 2.5 inches 2 miles southeast of Yankton.

Winter Weather in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of 2 to 5 inches, including 4.8 inches 1/2 mile  north of Hartford.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations estimated at a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of 1 to 4 inches, including 4 inches 4 miles southwest of Sioux Falls.

Winter Weather in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations estimated at a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of 1 to 4 inches.

Winter Weather in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations estimated at up to a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of 1 to 3 inches.

Winter Weather in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-DEC-14 08:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations estimated at less than a tenth of an inch, causing some icy roads.  The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of up to 2 inches.