A strong cold front and associated upper level storm system combined to bring locally heavy snow to the Northern Black Hills during the early morning. Snowfall totals were generally 2 to 4 inches across the Northern Black Hills, with 6 inches reported at O'Neill Pass.
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A strong cold front and associated upper level storm system combined to bring locally heavy snow to the Northern Black Hills during the early morning. Snowfall totals were generally 2 to 4 inches across the Northern Black Hills, with 6 inches reported at O'Neill Pass.
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1 winter storm. Local standard time, as filed.
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