Mail Service Halted in Rapid City and Western South Dakota
Blizzard Conditions Shut Down Delivery in Much of State
SIOUX FALLS, SD — A major spring snowstorm has shut down mail delivery to Rapid City as well as western parts of South Dakota.
Mail delivery has been halted for the day in Rapid City due to heavy snow and high winds that have made many streets impassable. In some instances local law enforcement has ordered carriers off the street as a safety precaution.
Carriers are attempting delivery where possible throughout the 577 ZIP Code area, with sporadic service today because of closed roads and deteriorating conditions.
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