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• At Rapid City, 23.1 inches were measured, which sets a new record for total October snowfall.  The one-day total of 19.0 inches on Oct. 4 is the highest one-day total for the month of October, and ranks third highest ever in the city's record.  This recent blizzard also adds to an already snowy year for Rapid City with 85.7 inches since January, ranking 2013 as the second snowiest calendar year.  The current record 94 inches from 2009.
• In the eastern part of the state, nearly all of the precipitation fell as rain, which soaked cropland and slowed harvesting activities.  Rainfall totals were as high as 4 inches in the central and north central counties, soaking the soils and grain out in the fields.  Areas of the southeast received much less rainfall causing fewer harvest issues.
• The additional precipitation in central and western locations along with the warmer temperatures this week will help with winter wheat emergence and establishment in these areas.   
• The forecast for the weekend calls for some more rain in western South Dakota with 1 inch or more amounts possible.  Fortunately, flooding risk is minimal despite the rain and snow that has fallen recently.  Perkins County has been very wet over the last several weeks seeing a record wet September. Some rivers and streams there may approach minor flood level.   
• To read more articles about the October blizzard impacts and concerns with livestock and agronomy, visit www.iGrow.org.
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