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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. 

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The Snowfall Totals Across the Area  

 

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