An intense spring storm system brought rain, snow, and gusty winds to the area. Rain developed during the late afternoon and night of April 9. Rain gradually switched over to snow across northwestern South Dakota and the Black Hills area during the overnight hours. Thundersnow was also noted over the Black Hills area during the early morning of April 10. Snow was heavy at times during the late night and morning across parts of northwestern South Dakota. Snow expanded across the rest of the western and south central South Dakota plains during the day. Winds increased from the north late Wednesday and persisted into Thursday. Blowing and drifting snow developed, especially east of the Black Hills, where blizzard conditions occurred in some areas late Wednesday night and Thursday. Snowfall totals ranged from a few inches over far southwestern South Dakota to over two feet across portions of west central and south central South Dakota.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 01:00:00 to 12-APR-19 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 11:00:00 to 11-APR-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-APR-19 22:00:00 to 10-APR-19 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-APR-19 22:00:00 to 11-APR-19 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-APR-19 23:00:00 to 11-APR-19 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-APR-19 23:00:00 to 11-APR-19 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Blizzard in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-APR-19 23:00:00 to 11-APR-19 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-APR-19 23:00:00 to 12-APR-19 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 00:00:00 to 12-APR-19 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-APR-19 23:00:00 to 11-APR-19 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 11:00:00 to 11-APR-19 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter Storm in CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-APR-19 23:00:00 to 11-APR-19 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 12:00:00 to 11-APR-19 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in CUSTER CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 11:00:00 to 11-APR-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 01:00:00 to 12-APR-19 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 01:00:00 to 12-APR-19 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in FALL RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 10:00:00 to 11-APR-19 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 10:00:00 to 11-APR-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 10:00:00 to 12-APR-19 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 10:00:00 to 12-APR-19 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter Storm in MELLETTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 12:00:00 to 12-APR-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Blizzard in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 12:00:00 to 12-APR-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 15:00:00 to 12-APR-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-APR-19 00:00:00 to 12-APR-19 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee