A strong and rare winter storm brought heavy wet snow along with an initial period of  heavy sleet to central and northeast South Dakota. Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 13 inches with sleet amounts of 1 to 2 inches. Strong northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 to 50 mph did bring some blowing snow creating lower visibility along with drifting snow. Travel was significantly disrupted or halted with a few accidents occurring. Many schools were closed and events were delayed or cancelled. The early heavy snow greatly affected harvest along with damaging some of the crops.
Snowfall amounts include, 6 inches at Mobridge, Summit, and Britton; 7 inches at Andover, Onaka, Timber Lake, Mclaughlin, Highmore, Selby, and Fort Pierre; 8 inches near Claremont, Artas, north of Pierre, east of Pierpont, and Murdo; 9 inches at Lake City; 10 inches southeast of Herreid, Gettysburg, and Pollock, and 11 inches at Roscoe and Bowdle. Locations with a foot or more include, 12 inches at Eureka and northeast of Java, and 13 inches northwest of Onida.

Heavy Snow in POTTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 06:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in SULLY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 06:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 12:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in MARSHALL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 15:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in CORSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 04:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in HUGHES, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 05:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in DAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 15:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in JONES, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 06:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in ROBERTS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 12:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in DEWEY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 04:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in STANLEY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 05:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in MCPHERSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 08:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in EDMUNDS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 08:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in CAMPBELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 05:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in WALWORTH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 05:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in FAULK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 10:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in HYDE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-19 10:00:00 to 11-OCT-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer