Snow accumulated up to 7 inches along the eastern border of South Dakota from late morning to the evening of January 5th. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds averaging 15 to 30 mph, with some higher gusts, causing areas of blowing snow. Lesser snow accumulations were reported further west in southeast South Dakota.

Winter Storm in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Weather in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 1 to 4 inches, including 2.5 inches at White Lake. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to 30 mph, causing a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Storm in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 4 inches at Flandreau. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 5 inches near Salem. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Weather in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches, including 4 inches in the Mitchell area. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to 30 mph, causing a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Weather in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches, including 3.5 inches at Alexandria. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to 30 mph, causing a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Weather in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 1 to 3 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to 30 mph, causing a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Weather in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 1 to 3 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to 30 mph, causing a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Storm in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 6 inches in the Sioux Falls area. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 4 inches at Parker. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Weather in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 1 to 3 inches, including 2.3 inches at Huron. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, causing a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Weather in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 2 to 5 inches, including 5 inches near Wessington Springs. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to 30 mph, causing a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Weather in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to 30 mph, causing a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Weather in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 1 to 3 inches, including 2 inches at Tyndall. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to 30 mph, causing a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Weather in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches, including 3 inches at Yankton. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to 30 mph, causing a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Weather in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches, including 3 inches near Vermillion. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to 30 mph, causing a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Weather in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to 30 mph, causing a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Storm in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 6 inches on the southern edge of Sioux Falls. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.