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Snow and Slush Created Hazardous Travel

Writer: WeatherSDWeatherSD

Winter returns for the start of April, causing motorists to find themselves in the ditch or worse. The South Dakota Highway Patrol posted this image on their Facebook account of the slushy and icy conditions on Interstate 29 near Summit during Tuesday afternoon.


Photo Credit: SD Highway Patrol
Photo Credit: SD Highway Patrol


Another motorist in Day County found them in the water after sliding off the road near 129th Street near 440th Avenue near Roslyn. The Day County Sheriff's Office reported no injuries in this accident and reminded drivers to slow down.


Photo Credit:  Day County Sheriff's Office
Photo Credit: Day County Sheriff's Office


Then, on Tuesday morning, a semi went into the ditch in Kingsbury County due to the slush and snow on the highways.

Photo Credit:  Kingsbury County Sheriff's Office
Photo Credit: Kingsbury County Sheriff's Office

Many schools in the area either called class off completely or closed their doors early due to the wintry conditions. More precipitation is expected later today and continuing into tonight and Wednesday.



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