Heavy snow spread well into the area from south to north during the daylight hours of January 24th, and continued through the night and into the morning of January 25th. Winds of 20 to 30 mph created significant blowing and drifting of the snow, closing some roads. Numerous schools closed for the day or closed early on January 24th, and many also closed for the day or opened late on January 25th. Numerous businesses also closed. The snow accumulated as much as 18 inches near the Missouri River. While snow accumulations were generally less to the north of Interstate 90, the blowing and drifting there made travel extremely difficult in some areas.

Winter Storm in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow accumulated near or over a foot, including 15 inches near Burke. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing many roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow accumulated 5 to 8 inches, including 7.4 inches at Mitchell. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing several roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 11:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated near or over a foot, including 12 inches at Tyndall. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing many roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated near or over a foot, including 18 inches at Pickstown. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing many roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 11:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow accumulated near or over a foot, including 16 inches at Yankton. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing many roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Weather in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 1 to 3 inches, including 1.5 inches at De Smet. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches over the southern part of the county, including 4.8 inches near Chester. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused some blowing and drifting snow, closing a few roads and causing some school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Weather in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 17:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 1 to 3 inches over the southern edge of the county, with less than one inch to the north. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused areas of drifting snow.

Winter Storm in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches over the southern edge of the county. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused some blowing and drifting snow, closing a few roads and causing some school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Weather in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 13:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches, including 4.0 inches at Huron and near Broadland. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 5 to 7 inches, including 5.5 inches at Wessington Springs. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing a few roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 14:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 6 inches, including 4.0 inches at Forestburg, with the 6 inch amounts suspected along the southern edge of the county. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting snow, closing a few roads and causing some school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches over the southern edge of the county, with lesser amounts to the north. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused some blowing and drifting snow, closing a few roads and causing some school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 11:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow accumulated near or over a foot, including 13 inches at Wakonda. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing many roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 6 to 12 inches, including 12 inches at Menno. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing many roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 13:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 8 inches, including 7.0 inches at Alexandrial. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing several roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 14:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 5 to 8 inches, including 6.5 inches at Salem. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing several roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 14:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Snow accumulated 5 to 8 inches, including 8.0 inches near Sioux Falls. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing several roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 11:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow accumulated near or over a foot, including 13 inches at Alcester. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing many roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 11:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 6 to 12 inches, including 12 inches at Armour. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing many roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow accumulated 6 to 14 inches, including 14 inches 10 miles west southwest of Hurley. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing many roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 6 to 12 inches, including 10 inches at Canton. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing many roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow accumulated 6 to 12 inches, including 8.2 inches at Puckwanna. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing many roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JAN-17 11:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 5 to 8 inches, including 5 inches at White Lake, with higher amounts suspected in the southern part of the county. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing several roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.