... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 6 am to 6 PM CST
Monday...
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snow... sleet... and freezing rain... which is
in effect from 6 am to 6 PM CST Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is
no longer in effect.
* Timing... sleet and snow will begin after midnight across western
Arkansas. As warmer temperatures above the surface move
north... the snow and sleet will mix with freezing rain by mid
day... and continue through the afternoon hours. The
precipitation will begin to taper off in the evening... with
drizzle or freezing drizzle possible Monday night.
* Snow accumulations... two to four inches of snow and sleet are expected
in areas north of a Marshall to Batesville line... before
precipitation mixes with freezing rain. One to two inches of
snow and sleet are possible south of this area... and north of a
Murfreesboro... to Little Rock... to Augusta line.
* Ice accumulations... ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch
are possible... although just a few hundredths will be more
common.
* Impact... travel conditions will be treacherous starting late tonight
and continuing into Monday... as roadways become ice and snow
covered.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.
