Accumulating snow and strong winds are causing visibility issues across central and western South Dakota today (Dec. 15, 2022) as a major winter storm continues its slow progress from west to east across the region.
The storm started moving in on Monday and state Department of Transportation Pierre Region Engineer Jason Humphrey says with stretches of both Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 closed, people are venturing out on secondary highways.
Humphrey says logistically, it’s “really difficult” to close state highways.
Where the storm is still active, Humphrey says the safest thing for people to do is to stay home.
Humphrey says they know people are getting restless.
For the latest on road and weather conditions, please check https://sd511.org or the SD 511 app or call 511. All are available for free.
Photo credit South Dakota Department of Transportation.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
Presho area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
Polo area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
New Underwood area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
New Effington area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
Murdo area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
Martin area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
Ipswich area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
Chamberlain area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
White River area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
Wasta area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
Wall area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
Veblen area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
Sturgis area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
Spearfish area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
Sisseton area.
South Dakota Department of Transportation photo taken Dec. 14 or 15, 2022.
Reliance area.
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