Another Brute of a Winter Storm Set to Hit South Dakota

If you thought the headline was clickbait, we're sorry to disappoint you. There's yet ANOTHER Winter storm set to swoop through South Dakota as well as our neighbors to the north. This one is going to be intense too. According to NewsCenter1 TV out of Rapid City;

Here's what they're expecting:

Snow, 12 Plus Inches

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Wind, wind in some cases could exceed 65 MPH

Road Closures. Officials are predicting that many roads will be closed due to driving and visibility.

It's not just west. Much of the western and central part of South Dakota will be under a blizzard warning. Here's where it gets crazy. The portion of the state that is under the Blizzard Warning is also cattle country. As you know, springtime is calving time so producers will again be doing all they can to keep losses to a minimum.

The question might have been extreme, but not by much. With up to 2 feet of snow and high winds on the way. Many of the replies from producers get you thinking.

Do You Remember These 10 Crazy Snowstorms In South Dakota?

Here's some news that some South Dakotans prefer not to hear this time of year. Winter is coming. In denial? The dropping temperatures and early snowstorms out west by Deadwood speak for themselves.

Slowly but surely, people of the Sioux Empire are bracing for colder weather and snow-covered roads. Even though snow will soon be gracing the Sioux Empire with its presence, some snow showers will not compare to these ten dreadful snowstorms that hit South Dakota.

Only In Your State highlights these ten snowstorms in South Dakota as a reminder for people to always be aware of the roads during the winter. These South Dakotan winters can be harsh, which is why it is always a good idea to plan ahead and prepare for the worst.

Do you remember any major snowstorms that hit South Dakota?

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