Fall visit to the Black Hills
We are planning a 2 to 3 week visit to South Dakota in September after the crowds ease. Normally, we make plans, and reservations. This year, we would like to play it by ear a little bit, moving when ...
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SDcampowneroperator wrote:I remember that one. We were headed to Great Falls,Mt, but were up on I-94 so we missed it. My most memorable snow fall in the Black Hills was in May of I believe of '83. 37' in 36 hours.jnharley wrote:That was Storm Atlas oct. 4-5 13, a once in 500 year event.
We were out that way maybe 3 years ago and right after we departed, they had a devastating early season snow storm where many cattle were lost. Think it was late Sep or early Oct. Something to consider.
It was remarkable because it happened in the fall, instead of in spring when weather evsnts like that are expected.
It was manageable, power outages were minimal , highways were open . Our emergency responders were prepared.
