After a 1 to 3 inch fluffy snow accumulation across most of southeast South Dakota on December 21 and 22, a strong Arctic front surged through the area with strong and gusty northwest winds from 35 to 55 mph, creating widespread whiteout conditions. Most county, state, and federal highways were either impassable or with travel not recommended. Drifts as high as 5 to 10 feet were documented through social media.
Numerous accidents and stranded vehicles complicated recovery efforts. School, county, and state operations were cancelled for several days when conditions were coupled with life-threatening wind chills.

Blizzard in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 14:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Northwest winds gusted to 46 mph at Automated Surface Observing System site KMHE near Mitchell, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 11:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 49 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD530 near Freeman and 48 mph at site SD570 near Tripp, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 11:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 43 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD571 near Tyndall and 41 mph at personal weather station site DVI02596 near Scotland, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 13:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 49 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD502 near Alexandria, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 43 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD597 near Howard, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 45 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD504 near Arlington, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Northwest winds gusted to 41 mph at Automated Weather Observing System site KBKX at Brookings and 39 mph at South Dakota State University mesonet site VGAS2 at Volga, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 09:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Northwest winds gusted to 45 mph at Automated Weather Observing System site KMDS at Madison, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Northwest winds gusted to 45 mph at South Dakota State University mesonet site FLNS2 near Flandreau, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 53 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD547 near Montrose, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 14:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Northwest winds gusted to 50 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD520 near Dell Rapids, and 47 mph at Automated Surface Observing System site KFSD at Sioux Falls, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 12:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 51 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD605 near Parker, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 14:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 49 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD519 10 miles east of Davis, and 39 mph at Automated Weather Observing System site K7G9 at Canton, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Northwest winds gusted to 47 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD532 near Gayville and 46 mph at Automated Weather Observing System site KYKN in Yankton, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 12:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Northwest winds gusted to 42 mph at South Dakota State University mesonet site BFMS2 7 miles west-southwest of Beresford, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 12:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 51 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD508 near Beresford and 46 mph at site SD550 near North Sioux City, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 12:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Northwest winds gusted to 47 mph at both South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD553 near Plankinton and South Dakota State University Mesonet site WTES2 at White Lake, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Northwest winds gusted to 48 mph at Automated Surface Observing System site KHON at Huron and 46 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD582 near Wolsey, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 12:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 45 mph at both South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD527 near Forestburg, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 48 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD603 near Lane, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Northwest winds gusted to 49 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD537 at Kimball and 44 mph at Automated Weather Observing System site K9V9 in Chamberlain, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 57 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD588 near Pickstown and 50 mph at site SD589 near Dixon, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 11:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 59 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD554 10 miles west of Platte and 48 mph at RAWS site RLAS2 near Geddes, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.

Blizzard in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-DEC-22 12:00:00 to 22-DEC-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northwest winds gusted to 50 mph at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD601 near Corsica, resulting in frequent whiteout conditions.