A strong low pressure system moved across the Northern Plains; bringing rain, snow and strong winds to the region. Precipitation started as rain before colder air pushed in and changed precipitation to snow during the night. As rain changed over to snow, north to northwest winds increased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph by the morning. The heaviest snow fell over the northern Black Hills and northwest South Dakota, where five to ten inches was reported with locally higher amounts across far northwestern South Dakota. The combination of snow and wind caused blizzard conditions over much of the western South Dakota plains during the morning and early afternoon. Interstate 90 was closed for a brief time around midday between Box Elder and Wall due to numerous accidents.

Winter Storm in MELLETTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 11:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 03:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 07:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 07:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-MAR-14 23:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-MAR-14 23:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 02:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 07:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in CUSTER CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 07:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 07:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 03:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 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 31-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 08:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 06:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 06:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-MAR-14 08:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter