South Dakota blizzard roundup

The Fives: Stranded motorists, tragedy beneath the bridge and trouble at Wal-Mart » RapidCityJournal.com

We get our share of blizzards, but early November blizzards tend to be a bit rare in these parts. And those that create 8 foot drifts will always get our attention. The aftermath of the storm continues to roll out throughout the region as folks in rural parts of western South Dakota remain without power, snow removal efforts continue to roll on and the heavy wet snow takes it toll on buildings.

Short video here

I wonder how well solar panels perform under 8 feet of snow (or under 1 inch of snow, for that matter).