Today is a Severe Weather Alert Day so be careful as you travel.
TODAY: An upper level low is interacting with moisture this morning and that is leading to moderate snowfall across much of Arkansas. Based on the latest short term models and the radar trends were looking at 1-3" of snow at this time. A few local regions could receive as much as 4". It looks as though Southern Arkansas will be the hardest hit with snow. Most of the accumulating snow should come to an end sometime late this afternoon or evening. Some flurries will be left over during the nighttime period mainly north of I-40.
Since temperatures will be below freezing the entire day in (the upper 20's near 30 degrees) the snow will stick quickly on the roads and sidewalk areas thus creating slippery conditions on the roads. If you must travel, we encouraged you to go incredibly slow on the roads and allow plenty of distance between you and other drivers. We've already heard about numerous accidents on I-30 near Benton so again be very careful today.
TONIGHT: We'll be left with flurries and cloudy conditions. Temperatures will slowly sink to the low to mid 20's which means any roads that go untreated will still be very slippery. Those roads that are treated will be decent.
YOUR WEEKEND: Saturday, the clouds will slowly peal back and reveal sunshine in the afternoon hours. Despite the snow pack on the ground we should get temperatures near 40 degrees which should help melt off most of the snow. Clouds may return for Super Bowl Sunday with temperatures getting above freezing again in the mid to upper 40's. Also, a brief period of snow may fall in Northwest Arkansas during the evening hours while light rain/sleet mix may fall for a short period of time in Central Arkansas.
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