(Snow in Hot Springs, AR courtesy of Carlton Robbins)
A stubborn upper level storm system is continuing to bring snow showers and a wintry mix through Arkansas early this afternoon.
Snow is no longer falling in the southwest corner of the state where earlier this morning snowfall totals ranged from 2” to 4”. Snowfall accumulations vary across the state but early indications show West and Southwest Arkansas were the hardest hit. Mena has officially reported 5” of snow while Hot Springs is reporting nearly 3”. Road conditions in this part of the state are poor and will not improve through the day.
Meanwhile in Central Arkansas snowfall has mainly accumulated on the grassy areas thanks to temperatures barely hanging onto 30 degrees. Total accumulations on grass surface look to be small with totals reaching close to an inch or less. The roads will remain wet for the afternoon hours but still have the potential of turning a little icy this evening.
The cluster of light/moderate snow will shift northeast allowing Central Arkansas to dry out by the middle of the afternoon. Toward the evening hours, there will be flurries looming over Northern Arkansas but accumulations are not expected to occur.
Through the overnight hours our temperatures will slowly tip toe back to the upper-mid 20’s. With temperatures staying in this neighborhood there is the potential for left over liquid to freeze up on portions of the road so you should be careful traveling early Saturday morning.
Dry air will rush into Arkansas late tomorrow morning. This event will help usher in a good amount of sunshine through noon and afternoon hours. With sunshine and temperatures expected to surge back to the low-mid 40’s, we should melt off most of the snow we receive today.
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