Overview
A winter storm brought widespread snow to the region on December 8th and 9th, preceded by a brief period of freezing rain/drizzle. While light to moderate snow persisted for much of the evening and night, the region also experienced periods of heavy snow, including isolated thunder-snow, as rates exceeded 2-3 inches per hour at times. Snowfall totals ranged anywhere from 6 inches to around 10 inches of snow within the snow band, highest in and around Sioux Falls and surrounding communities. |
The Snowfall Totals Across the Area |
Photos & Video
Sioux Falls, SD (Photo Credit: Kath) |
Howard, SD (Photo Credit: Justin Lewis) |
Centerville, SD (Photo Credit: Julie Read-Jahn) |
Jackson, MN (Photo Credit: Wanda Jerousek) |
Madison, SD (Photo Credit: Philip Brooks) |
Jackson, MN (Photo Credit: Jan Maschoff) |
Aurelia, IA (Photo Credit: Mallory Richter) |
Sioux Falls, SD (Photo Credit: Chris McKercher) |
Radar
12 PM - 6 PM December 8: A line of light to moderate snow showers begins to develop along the Missouri River corridor |
6 PM - 12 AM December 8 The line of snow intensifies as it heads into parts southeastern SD and southwestern MN. |
12 AM - 6 AM December 9: The line moves into parts of southwestern MN and northwestern IA then dissipates |
Storm Reports
Here's a look at the snowfall reports across the area from Thursday evening.
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