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This week's storm should be one of the historical records in several communities in South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota. The total snowfall recorded at noon includes 12 inches and 16 inches in Humboldt and even 20 inches in armor. As of 4:00 pm, the armor was 26.5 inches thick, according to the meteorologist. The last time Peakstown received this amount of 17 inches of snow Meteorolo said at noon this afternoon that 19 inches fell in Peakstown. Humboldt reported 16 inches by noon today At the gas station, she said, there were customers who needed fuel to run their snowplows and customers who were picking up other essentials. By noon, over 12 inches of snow had been recorded in Sioux Falls. Due to heavy snowfall, Sioux Falls public schools will be closed on Wednesday to give plows more time to reach residential areas. Classes were also canceled on Tuesday. As of 1:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, Sioux Falls police were asking people to travel only if absolutely necessary. On social media, the police report that cars, trucks and SUVs are still stuck on the streets of the city. They are asking people to stay put until the streets are plowed so you don't get pushed out and wait for a tow truck. According to the South Dakota Department of Transportation, Interstate 90, both eastbound and westbound, has been closed from Chamberlain to Sioux Falls. I-29 was also closed both southbound and northbound from the I-90/I-29 interchange at Sioux Falls to Brookings. The City of Sioux Falls also discourages city travel. Sioux Falls Police tweeted: “Please avoid travel if possible. There are several stranded cars throughout the city that drain resources. If you are stuck, there is a good chance that a tug will not be available for a long time to get you out.” A severe winter storm is raging across the north-central United States, bringing heavy snow and black ice. This storm is part of a larger system that brings severe weather to its southern flank. More than six inches of snow has already piled up in South Dakota and Nebraska due to this weather maker, with heavy snowfall and winter mixed lanes making it difficult to travel in the Upper Midwest Tuesday morning. Look here at Weather Radar. Not to be outdone, a thunderous snowfall hit the South East Dakota this morning due to the unstable environment. Winter storm warnings, winter weather advisories, and ice storm warnings are still in place for Nebraska, southeastern South Dakota, northwestern Iowa, southern Minnesota, most of Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Gusty winds of up to 40 mph will hold an additional 7 inches of snow this evening in the north-central US, including southeastern South Dakota and Nebraska. Wind gusts will worsen visibility on the roadway, as snow will fall along with it. Take your time or stay home if you can. The Upper Midwest will continue to feel the winter rage through with up to 11 more inches of snow and ice. As many return to work and school this week, be sure to give yourself some extra time to travel. V prevented drivers from seeing dozens of semi-trailer drivers and staff forced to take shelter at the Coffee Cup gas stop for several days until their trucks were found. While the sinking in Colorado has just touched southern Manitoba, it is having a major impact south of the border and travelers should think twice before heading south. At least nine inches (22 centimeters) of wet, heavy snow has fallen in Grand Forks, North Dakota so far, and there is no sign that it is easing. A winter storm warning is in effect for most of North Dakota. In many areas, along with heavy snowfall, freezing rains fell. This has resulted in the North Dakota Department of Transportation issuing non-recommended driving advisories on most major highways throughout the state. I-94 was also closed from the Minnesota border west to Dickinson. The storm's front wave brought an icy mixture to much of southern Minnesota and heavy snowfall from the Twin Cities to much of southwest and central Minnesota. Parts of South Dakota near Sioux Falls have already received nearly 2 feet of snow. Significant ice accumulations are reported in parts of southern Minnesota.
