How much snow did Sioux Falls get so far Thursday? Top snowfall reports in South Dakota

Megan Bridgeman, Sioux Falls Argus Leader
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Winter is coming... or a winter storm that is. A winter storm watch was put in place in Minnehaha County through Friday evening alongside a wind chill watch that will stretch from Thursday morning through Saturday afternoon.

Forecasts say Sioux Falls could see wind chill temperatures as low as -50, snow and wind that could make visibility a problem, especially for travelers.

Sioux Falls had a nearly 90% changes of seeing more than 2 inches of snow between Wednesday and Thursday morning, and a nearly 20% change of seeing more than 6 inches as of Tuesday's forecast.

So, how much did we see by Thursday afternoon?

How much snow has Sioux Falls gotten?

According to the National Weather Service, ESE Sioux Falls reported 2.6 inches of snow, while the north side of the city reported 2 inches as of Thursday afternoon.

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Where in South Dakota has the most snow fallen so far?

As of Thursday afternoon, these are the highest reports of snow so far:

  • 4" of snow reported in Usta

  • 3" of snow reported in Hot Springs, Pollock, Yankton and Norris.

  • 2.7" of snow reported in Dimok

  • 2.6" of snow reported in ESE Sioux Falls and Harrisburg

  • 2.5" of snow reported in Hurley and Wall Lake

This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Snow totals in Sioux Falls, top snow reports in South Dakota Thursday