Campbell County location tops South Dakota snowfall report

Greenway sees 14 inches of snow as parts of the state dig out from Easter weekend storm

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:06am

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A weather system that moved through northern South Dakota over the Easter weekend dropped significant snowfall, with the highest total of 14 inches reported in the small unincorporated community of Greenway in Campbell County. Other areas saw between 9 and 10 inches of snow, while Watertown received 3.6 inches that melted without the need for shoveling. The region is expected to see cooler temperatures and gusty winds this week as the system moves out.

Why it matters

Significant late-season snowfall can cause disruptions to travel, power outages, and other challenges for residents in the affected areas. This storm highlights the unpredictable nature of spring weather in the Northern Plains region.

The details

The National Weather Service reported the highest snowfall total of 14 inches in Greenway, South Dakota, a small unincorporated community in Campbell County. Other areas saw between 9 and 10 inches of snow, including Houghton and Britton. Mobridge had just under 6 inches, while Aberdeen and Milbank received 3 inches. Watertown saw 3.6 inches of snow that melted without the need for shoveling.

  • The snowfall occurred over the Easter weekend, on April 6, 2026.
  • Watertown reported 3.6 inches of snow in early April 2026.

The players

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What’s next

The region is expected to see cooler temperatures and gusty winds of 25 to 40 mph on Tuesday and Wednesday as the system moves out.

The takeaway

This late-season snowstorm serves as a reminder that spring weather in the Northern Plains can be unpredictable, with the potential to cause disruptions to daily life even as warmer temperatures approach.