A large upper level low pressure area developed across Kansas and lifted into Iowa by December 2. The leading edge of the system produced some light ice accumulations from southeast South Dakota into northwest Iowa on early Saturday morning. Snow and strong winds developed during Saturday and Saturday evening, but a weak downslope impact reduced snow amounts closer to Interstate 29 in eastern South Dakota.

Winter Weather in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-DEC-18 04:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

After a brief period of light freezing rain during the morning of December 1, light to occasionally moderate snowfall produced an accumulation of 3.2 inches eight miles south-southwest of Chamberlain and 3.0 inches five miles south of Chamberlain. Hazardous travel resulted as winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph and combined with snowfall to produce visibility of a mile or less between 1600-1900CST.

Winter Weather in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-DEC-18 04:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

After a brief period of light freezing rain during the morning of December 1, light to occasionally moderate snowfall produced an accumulation of 3.0 inches at Bridgewater. Hazardous travel resulted as winds gusted to 35 to 40 mph and combined with snowfall to produce visibility of a mile or less between 1400-1700CST.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-DEC-18 04:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

After a brief period of light freezing rain during the morning of December 1, light to occasionally moderate snowfall produced an accumulation of 4.3 inches at Canton. Hazardous travel resulted as winds gusted to 35 to 40 mph and combined with snowfall to produce visibility of a mile or less between 1200-1600CST.

Winter Weather in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-DEC-18 04:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

After a brief period of light freezing rain during the morning of December 1, light to occasionally moderate snowfall produced an accumulation of 3.5 inches ten miles south of Alexandria. Hazardous travel resulted as winds gusted to 35 to 40 mph and combined with snowfall to produce visibility of a mile or less between 1400-1700CST.

Winter Weather in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-DEC-18 04:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

After a brief period of light freezing rain during the morning of December 1, light to occasionally moderate snowfall produced an accumulation of 4.8 inches at White Lake. Hazardous travel resulted as winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph and combined with snowfall to produce visibility of a half mile or less between 1400-1700CST.

Winter Weather in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-DEC-18 05:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

After a brief period of light freezing rain during the morning of December 1, light to occasionally moderate snowfall produced an accumulation of 3.0 inches at Howard. Hazardous travel resulted as winds gusted to 35 to 40 mph and combined with snowfall to produce visibility of a mile or less between 1400-1700CST.

Winter Weather in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-DEC-18 04:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

After a brief period of light freezing rain during the morning of December 1, light to occasionally moderate snowfall produced an accumulation of 3.5 inches at Viborg. Hazardous travel resulted as winds gusted to 35 to 40 mph and combined with snowfall to produce visibility of a mile or less between 1400-1700CST.