100 mph winds overnight in Rapid City; Blizzard developing

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Good morning KELOLAND. We are following several breaking weather headlines across the region. 100mph winds have created numerous reports of damage in and around Rapid City. Several communities West River have reported winds over 80mph this morning.

Take a look at some of the damage near Pringle, SD. There are many reports of property damage.

This is video from our Rapid City LIVE Cam as of 5am as 80-90mph winds were being reported.

Here are some of the storm reports as of 7am. Keep checking back for new updates. We will be updating this story frequently through the morning.

This is viewer video on uSHARE from Rapid City overnight. You can see the power flashes on the horizon.

Here’s a look at the wind gust map as of 5am. 80-100mph wind gusts have been common.

Meanwhile, snow and near blizzard conditions have been developing farther north and east. Take a look at this video from Eureka from earlier this morning.

More camera video below from Miller as of 7am, showing us what is looks like out there in KELOLAND.

Winter weather advisories have been posted for many areas north of Sioux Falls because of the strong winds and snow squalls. Expect near white-out conditions from time to time while the snow is moving through.

You can see how fast the weather is changing on the radar and satellite map below. Temperatures will be falling quickly with these bursts of snow East River.

Take a look at the wind forecast in the video below. The worst of the wind is moving east of Rapid City now, but Sioux Falls will see increasing winds today of 50-60 mph at times. Any snow that falls will get blown around by the strong winds.

Here’s an overview of Futurecast. You can see see the snow showing up over the blizzard and advisory areas in eastern KELOLAND today.

Now, take a closer look at the hour-by-hour forecast in the video below.

The forecast today calls for strong winds and falling temperatures through the day.

Most of the snow in Sioux Falls will melt by Christmas Day.