Winter Storm — Custer Plains, South Dakota

2002-03-13 to 2002-03-14 · Custer Plains, South Dakota

Wider weather episode

A potent synoptic storm system intensified as it moved out of the Rockies and across the Northern Plains. This storm spread heavy snow over much of northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota as it slowly moved eastward. Snow began during late morning on the 13th and persisted through the afternoon of the 14th. Most areas of western South Dakota received 6 to 10 inches of snow. The heaviest snowfall occurred over south central South Dakota, where 12 to 18 inches of snow were reported. Gusty northwest winds accompanied the snow and caused reduced visibilities and some drifting snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5286159. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.