Snow in southeast south Dakota was accompanied by north to northwest winds reaching sustained speeds near 30 mph with gusts above 40 mph. The combination of snow and wind caused blizzard conditions from February 2nd into the predawn hours of February 3rd, with widespread visibilities near zero, bringing travel to a halt. The worst conditions were over the far southeast corner of the state where over a foot of snow fell, but enough snow fell to result in the blizzard conditions northwest to near a Springfield to Flandreau line.

Blizzard in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Accumulating snow combined with north to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, to produce near zero visibilities in falling and blowing snow, mainly over the southeast part of the county. Accumulations varied from around an inch near the northwestern corner of the county to 5 inches over the southeast corner of the county southeast of Trent. Travel was brought to a halt and a few vehicles slid off roads due to the combination of snowy roads and low visibility. Schools and several businesses were closed.

Winter Weather in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of up to 2 inches, mainly over the southeastern corner of the County east of Fairfax, combined with north to northwest winds gusting to 40 mph to lower visibilities to less than a mile in the snow and blowing snow.

Winter Weather in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of up to 2 inches, mainly over the southeastern corner of the County near Pickstown, combined with north to northwest winds gusting to 40 mph to lower visibilities to less than a mile in the snow and blowing snow.

Blizzard in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 05:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Accumulating snow combined with north to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, to produce near zero visibilities in falling and blowing snow. Accumulations varied from 2 inches in the northwest part of the county to an estimated 8 inches over the southeast corner of the county east of Springfield. Tyndall reported 4.0 inches. Travel was brought to a halt and several vehicles slid off roads due to the combination of snowy roads and low visibility. Schools and numerous businesses were closed.

Blizzard in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 05:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Accumulating snow combined with north to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, to produce near zero visibilities in falling and blowing snow. Accumulations varied from 4 inches in the northwest part of the county to a reported 12 inches east of Yankton. Travel was brought to a halt and several vehicles slid off roads due to the combination of snowy roads and low visibility. Schools and numerous businesses were closed.

Blizzard in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 04:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy snow combined with north to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, to produce near zero visibilities in falling and blowing snow. Accumulations varied from 10 to 17 inches with 17 inches at Vermillion, and large drifts were reported. Travel was brought to a halt and several vehicles slid off roads due to the combination of snowy roads and low visibility. Schools and numerous businesses were closed.

Blizzard in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 04:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy snow combined with north to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, to produce near zero visibilities in falling and blowing snow. Accumulations varied from 10 to 15 inches with 15 inches at North Sioux City, and large drifts were reported. Travel was brought to a halt and several vehicles slid off roads due to the combination of snowy roads and low visibility. Schools and numerous businesses were closed.

Blizzard in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Accumulating snow combined with north to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, to produce near zero visibilities in falling and blowing snow, mainly over the southeast part of the county. Accumulations varied from around an inch near the western edge of the county to 5 inches over the southeast corner of the county east of Canistota. Travel was brought to a halt and a few vehicles slid off roads due to the combination of snowy roads and low visibility. Schools and several businesses were closed.

Blizzard in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Accumulating snow combined with north to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, to produce near zero visibilities in falling and blowing snow. Accumulations varied from 3 inches in the northwest part of the county to 11 inches at Centerville. Travel was brought to a halt and several vehicles slid off roads due to the combination of snowy roads and low visibility. Schools and numerous businesses were closed.

Blizzard in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Accumulating snow combined with north to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, to produce near zero visibilities in falling and blowing snow. Accumulations varied from 3 inches in the northwest part of the county to 6 inches in southern Sioux Falls. Travel was brought to a halt and several vehicles slid off roads due to the combination of snowy roads and low visibility. Schools and numerous businesses were closed.

Blizzard in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Accumulating snow combined with north to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, to produce near zero visibilities in falling and blowing snow. Accumulations varied from 5 inches in the northwest part of the county west of Sioux falls to 11.1 inches at Canton. Travel was brought to a halt and numerous vehicles slid off roads due to the combination of snowy roads and low visibility. Schools and numerous businesses were closed.

Blizzard in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Accumulating snow combined with north to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, to produce near zero visibilities in falling and blowing snow. Accumulations varied from 1 inch in the northwest part of the county to an 6 inches over the southeast corner of the county southeast of Menno. Travel was brought to a halt and several vehicles slid off roads due to the combination of snowy roads and low visibility. Schools and numerous businesses were closed.

Winter Weather in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches, including 3 inches near Chester, combined with north to northwest winds gusting to 40 mph to lower visibilities to less than a mile in the snow and blowing snow.

Winter Weather in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches, including 3 inches near Elkton, combined with north to northwest winds gusting to 40 mph to lower visibilities to less than a mile in the snow and blowing snow.

Winter Weather in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-FEB-16 04:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

While lingering light snow after a blizzard produced little additional accumulation, continuing strong north to northwest winds produced blowing and drifting of the heavy new snowpack through the morning hours. Difficult to impossible travel conditions slowly began to ease.

Winter Weather in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-FEB-16 04:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

While lingering light snow after a blizzard produced little additional accumulation, continuing strong north to northwest winds produced blowing and drifting of the heavy new snowpack through the morning hours. Difficult to impossible travel conditions slowly began to ease.

Winter Weather in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches, mainly over the southeastern corner of the County near Delmont, combined with north to northwest winds gusting to 40 mph to lower visibilities to less than a mile in the snow and blowing snow.

Winter Weather in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches, including 1 inch near Mitchell, combined with north to northwest winds gusting to 40 mph to lower visibilities to less than a mile in the snow and blowing snow.

Winter Weather in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches, including 2 inch near Emery, combined with north to northwest winds gusting to 40 mph to lower visibilities to less than a mile in the snow and blowing snow.

Winter Weather in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches over the southeast corner of the county southeast of Howard, combined with north to northwest winds gusting to 40 mph to lower visibilities to less than a mile in the snow and blowing snow.