Heavy Snow — Northern Black Hills, South Dakota

2022-04-06 · Northern Black Hills, South Dakota

Wider weather episode

An upper-level disturbance and strong north to northwest winds helped to produce a prolonged period of upslope enhanced snowfall over the northern into central Black Hills. Snowfall totals were mostly in the three to eight inch range across the area, with localized amounts to 12 inches. The gusty winds produced some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1008531. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.