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As we continue to monitor the forecast for winter weather later this week, now is the time to make sure you are prepared for winter weather!
A complex winter storm will move across Arkansas Friday afternoon through Sunday. We are still several days out and updates and changes to the forecast are likely over the next few days, though probabilistic data is suggesting at least minor to major impacts will be possible across the state. Early analysis is leaning towards mainly snow event across northwest and northern Arkansas. A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain along the I-30/I-57 corridors of central Arkansas with sleet possibly the main precipitation type. And last but not least, sleet and freezing rain with some snow across south and southeast Arkansas with freezing rain the dominate precipitation type over far south and and far southeast Arkansas. Continue to check back for the latest information!
A complex winter storm will move across Arkansas Friday afternoon through Sunday. The latest official snow forecast suggests the greatest snow totals are expected over north Arkansas, with lesser totals over central to south Arkansas due to greater sleet potential. The chance for high-end snow totals in excess of 12 inches is currently favored across northwest to north central Arkansas.
A complex winter storm will move across Arkansas Friday afternoon and Sunday. Currently, there is a 20-60% chance of exceeding 8" and 10-50% chance of exceeding 10" of snow over central and northern Arkansas. At this time lower amounts are expected over southern Arkansas due a mixture of mainly sleet over south central Arkansas and mainly freezing rain over far south central and southeast Arkansas.
A complex winter storm will move across Arkansas Friday afternoon and Sunday. The latest official ice accumulation forecast shows much of south Arkansas will see the greatest ice accumulations between a quarter inch to a half inch, with far south Arkansas seeing near three quarters of an inch. The potential for significant and high-end ice amounts of one inch or more is the greatest across the ARKLAMISS region. Significant impacts to infrastructure and vegetation is expected, and power outages will be likely.
Very cold air is anticipated to move into Arkansas over the weekend as arctic high pressure settles into the region. With the expected snowpack across Arkansas, temperatures will struggle to break the freezing mark by Tuesday. Wind chills will make conditions feel even colder during the period.

 
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Fayetteville
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Harrison
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Mountain Home
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Jonesboro
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Fort Smith
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Russellville
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Mount Ida
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Hot Springs
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Little Rock
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North Little Rock
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West Memphis
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Texarkana
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El Dorado
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Pine Bluff
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Monticello
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Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". Wind speeds are in MPH. In the BARO (pressure) column, values are in inches. In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).
 
 
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