A strong cold front and upper level system crossed the region, bringing snow and gusty winds to a good portion of western South Dakota. The heaviest snow fell across the northern Black Hills and adjacent plains, where amounts of eight inches to around a foot were reported. Elsewhere, four to eight inches of snow was common across much of southwest into west central South Dakota. Strong wind gusts to 50 mph caused considerable blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 16:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 18:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 21:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 15:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 15:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Blizzard in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 20:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 18:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter Storm in CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 16:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 16:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in CUSTER CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 20:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 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 30-DEC-18 20:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 21:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in FALL RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 21:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 21:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 21:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 22:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 18:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 20:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-DEC-18 19:00:00 to 31-DEC-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter