• Snow to affect the region today . . . A stronger storm moving in Saturday and Sunday
• Snow will continue across the south central part of the region this morning, then will spread eastward through the day. Accumulations of 2-4 inches with locally higher amounts are possible mainly along and south of Highway 212. A stronger storm system will then move into the northern plains Saturday afternoon through Sunday. This system has the potential to produce heavy snow, especially for parts of central and northeast South Dakota and West Central Minnesota.  Northwest winds will increase on the back side of the low pressure system late Saturday and Sunday. Combined with snowfall this would result in blowing snow and reduced visibility.
• A winter storm watch is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. Snow will likely develop Saturday afternoon and continue through Sunday. Northwest winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts possible late Saturday into Sunday. Total snow accumulations for Saturday and Sunday could range from 4 to 6 inches.

• 1963: Winds of 50 to 60 mph resulted in blowing snow all day on the 7th, which reduced visibilities to near zero and produced snow drifts several feet deep in many areas. Snowfall in eastern South Dakota was generally from 3 to 7 inches with 1 to 2 inches in the western part of the state. Storm total snowfall included 8 inches at Sisseton, 5 inches at Watertown and Wheaton, 4 inches at Aberdeen, and 2 inches at Mobridge.
• 1971: Heavy snow of 7 to 12 inches was reported in north central South Dakota on the 7th. Timber Lake and Eagle Butte each reported 12 inches of snow. Strong winds accompanied the snow and caused extensive drifting. Drifts up to 15 feet were reported in sheltered areas near Lemmon. 7 inches fell at Mobridge and 11 inches fell at Selby. McIntosh received 4 inches.
• 1952: Killer Smog settled on London. Thousands of people died, mostly children & the elderly, from acute bronchitis caused by the smog. The Killer Smog began on December 4 and ended on December 9.
• 1996: Poor weather conditions resulted in the cancellation of the Men's World Cup downhill ski race scheduled for Whistler, British Columbia. Too much snow and poor visibility had damaged training runs.
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