Florida Man’s ‘Bucket List’ Trip Derailed by Sioux Falls Blizzard

'Bucket Lists' come in all shapes and sizes for so many different people but the concept is the same - do those things you've always wanted to do before you kick the bucket.

A lot of the lists out there involve traveling to places you've only dreamed of, but for one South Florida man that dream became a bit of a nightmare.

Miami's Edwin Sheppard was on a quest to visit all 50 states before he turns 50 and the 39th state on the list was South Dakota.

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That's not a bad idea at first glance, but his decision to visit the Mount Rushmore State at the beginning of January was a bit of a puzzler.

He arrived in Sioux Falls this week, just in time to be greeted by one of the biggest snowstorms we've had in decades, with more than a foot of snow falling in the city in a little more than 24 hours.

He shared his experience with the folks back home at CBS Miami:

Let's hope Edwin gives us another shot sometime.

Maybe during any other season than winter!

The Coldest Temperatures in Sioux Falls History

When a polar vortex rolls through Sioux Falls, it can get even the heartiest dreaming of indoor fires, baking, and hot chocolate.

Mr. Bendo is tough enough but for the love of Pete, someone put a scarf on the Statue of David!

All this icy chatter had us wondering about the coldest days ever recorded in Sioux Falls. Here is the historical data from the National Weather Service with the coldest temps ever recorded in Sioux Falls since record-keeping began in 1893.

Do You Remember These 10 Crazy Snowstorms In South Dakota?

Here's some news that some South Dakotans prefer not to hear this time of year. Winter is coming. In denial? The dropping temperatures and early snowstorms out west by Deadwood speak for themselves.

Slowly but surely, people of the Sioux Empire are bracing for colder weather and snow-covered roads. Even though snow will soon be gracing the Sioux Empire with its presence, some snow showers will not compare to these ten dreadful snowstorms that hit South Dakota.

Only In Your State highlights these ten snowstorms in South Dakota as a reminder for people to always be aware of the roads during the winter. These South Dakotan winters can be harsh, which is why it is always a good idea to plan ahead and prepare for the worst.

Do you remember any major snowstorms that hit South Dakota?

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