Bentonville, AR

5:42 PM CST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 1316 ft
Lon: 94.2° W
Lat: 36.4° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Bentonville Weather at a Glance
Updated 5:29 PM CST
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Clear
Clear
Temperature
26.8 °F
Feels Like 19 °F
Wind(mph)
6.9
Sunrise / Set
7:09 AM
5:53 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Clear 9 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 36 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Snow 25 °F
Snow
60% chance of precipitation
Monday
Ice Pellets 32 | 27 °F
Ice Pellets
100% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 47 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Chance of Rain 54 | 36 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be Warmer than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.58 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
41%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KVBT 112335Z 01010KT 10SM CLR M03/M16 A3055 RMK AO1
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Temperature
Windchill
19 °F
Dew Point
6 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6.9 mph from NE
Wind Gust
17.1 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
2.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Benton
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Lows around 11. North winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Light winds becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon. Wind chill readings 4 to 9 in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy in the evening...then snow likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Light winds becoming south around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Monday
snow Snow in the morning...then freezing rain...sleet and snow in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Slight chance of light freezing drizzle through the night. Lows in the upper 20s. South winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
Wednesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s.
Thursday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows around 30.
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Friday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Source: NWS at 3:46 PM CST on February 11, 2012
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View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 72712
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
29 | 9 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Clear
36 | 25 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Ice Pellets
32 | 27 °F
Ice Pellets
Chance of
Precipitation
100%
Tuesday, 14
Partly Cloudy
47 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of Rain
54 | 36 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
47 | 29 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Clear
54 | 29 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 18
Chance of Rain
54 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: NWS at 3:46 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Benton
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Lows around 11. North winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 16 | 4 22 | 0 22 | 0 13 | 0
Wind 12 mph North 13 mph North 8 mph North 2 mph North
Humidity 55% 32% 32% 55%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 47% 13% 10% 7%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
5:53 PM
Source: NWS at 3:46 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Benton
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Light winds becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon. Wind chill readings 4 to 9 in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy in the evening...then snow likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Light winds becoming south around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 11 | 0 29 | 0 32 | 2 29 | 13
Wind 0 mph NW 7 mph South 2 mph South 8 mph SSE
Humidity 63% 26% 26% 48%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 60%
Cloud Cover 6% 22% 55% 100%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
5:54 PM
Source: NWS at 3:46 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Benton
Monday
snow Snow in the morning...then freezing rain...sleet and snow in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Slight chance of light freezing drizzle through the night. Lows in the upper 20s. South winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 25 | 23 29 | 27 31 | 27 29 | 29
Wind 11 mph SSE 15 mph SSE 9 mph SSE 4 mph SSW
Humidity 95% 96% 88% 99%
Chance of Precip. 60% 100% 100% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 96% 69%
Conditions Snow Snow Ice Pellets Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
5:55 PM
Source: NWS at 3:46 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Benton
Tuesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 27 41 | 31 43 | 32 34 | 31
Wind 5 mph West 5 mph SSW 6 mph SE 6 mph SE
Humidity 96% 64% 65% 92%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 33% 19% 53% 55%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:06 AM
5:56 PM
Source: NWS at 3:46 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Benton
Wednesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 29 | 29 49 | 36 52 | 40 40 | 38
Wind 6 mph SE 11 mph SSE 13 mph South 13 mph WSW
Humidity 99% 60% 63% 92%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 30% 40%
Cloud Cover 82% 88% 82% 73%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:05 AM
5:57 PM
Source: NWS at 3:46 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Benton
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s.
Thursday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows around 30.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 36 45 | 34 43 | 31 34 | 27
Wind 9 mph NNW 7 mph NNW 6 mph NW 6 mph WNW
Humidity 99% 65% 60% 78%
Chance of Precip. 40% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 67% 42% 31% 24%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:05 AM
5:57 PM
Source: NWS at 3:46 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Benton
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Friday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 29 | 25 47 | 27 49 | 29 36 | 27
Wind 6 mph WNW 6 mph WNW 6 mph WNW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 85% 47% 47% 72%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 21% 18% 18% 35%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:05 AM
5:57 PM
Source: NWS at 3:46 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Benton
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 31 | 25 49 | 29 49 | 29 36 | 27
Wind 4 mph SE 6 mph SSE 6 mph WNW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 81% 45% 47% 72%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 58% 69% 18% 35%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:05 AM
5:57 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KVBT) 49 °F 24 °F
Record (KVBT) 72 °F (1951) -8 °F (1981)
Yesterday 21.7 °F 21.0 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:09 AM CST 5:53 PM CST
Civil Twilight 6:42 AM CST 6:19 PM CST
Nautical Twilight 6:12 AM CST 6:50 PM CST
Astronomical Twilight 5:42 AM CST 7:20 PM CST
Moon 10:31 PM CST 9:01 AM CST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 36m
Length of Day
10h 43m
Tomorrow will be 2m 5s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 79% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
39 °F
Camden
38 °F
Texarkana
37 °F
El Dorado
37 °F
Monticello
37 °F
Russellville
12 °F
Rogers
12 °F
Bentonville
12 °F
Fayetteville
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Bentonville 27 °F Clear 5:35 PM CST
Rogers 26 °F Clear 4:57 PM CST
NW Arkansas Airport 27 °F Clear 4:53 PM CST
Springdale 27 °F Clear 4:48 PM CST
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Flight Rule: VFR (KVBT)
Wind Speed: 10.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 46° (NE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KVBT 112335Z 01010KT 10SM CLR M03/M16 A3055 RMK AO1

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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Bentonville, AR 26.8 °F 19 °F 6 °F 41% NE  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 1289 ft 5:29 PM CST Rapid Fire
Cross Creek, Bentonville, AR 26.0 °F 26 °F 6 °F 43% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1230 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Blueberry Heights, Bentonville, AR 22.5 °F 22 °F 4 °F 45% NNE  at  1.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 1306 ft 5:41 PM CST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Bentonville AR , Bentonville, AR 23 °F 16 °F 4 °F 44% North  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1322 ft 5:13 PM CST MADIS
Little Flock, Little Flock, AR 25.7 °F 26 °F 6 °F 43% NNE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1293 ft 5:39 PM CST Normal
APRSWXNET Centerton AR , Centerton, AR 27 °F 20 °F 6 °F 40% North  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1305 ft 5:16 PM CST MADIS
The Peaks, Rogers, AR 25.9 °F 26 °F 6 °F 43% NE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1319 ft 5:25 PM CST Normal
Elm Springs Rd., Elm Springs, AR 26.3 °F 20 °F 6 °F 42% North  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1257 ft 5:33 PM CST Normal  
Walnut Creek, Gravette, AR 26.3 °F 19 °F 6 °F 41% ENE  at  6.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 1231 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Garfield Mountain, Garfield, AR 24.6 °F 18 °F -5 °F 26% North  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 1499 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire  
South, Springdale, AR 25.2 °F 25 °F 3 °F 37% NE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1326 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire
Shady Grove Road, Springdale, AR 30.0 °F 30 °F 6 °F 35% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1258 ft 5:39 PM CST Normal
HADS BIG SUGAR CK BLO POWELL NEAR PIN MO, Powell, MO - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1145 ft 4:15 PM CST MADIS
HADS LITTLE SUGAR CREEK NEAR PINEVILL MO, Pineville, MO - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 883 ft 4:15 PM CST MADIS
On Beaver Lake. 1 Mi S. of 412 Bridge, Springdale, AR 27.0 °F 22 °F 5 °F 39% ESE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1160 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire
HADS INDIAN CREEK NEAR LANAGAN NEAR A MO, Lanagan, MO - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 875 ft 4:15 PM CST MADIS
HADS WHITE RVR AT BEAVER DAM NR EUREK AR, Garfield, AR - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1142 ft 4:30 PM CST MADIS
Owl Creek, Fayetteville, AR 26.4 °F 21 °F 7 °F 43% NNE  at  4.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 1250 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire
Centerton, Centerton, AR 27.3 °F 20 °F -3 °F 26% NNW  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 5:29 PM CST Normal  
HADS SPAVINAW CREEK NEAR CHEROKEE 7NW AR, Maysville, AR - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 905 ft 3:45 PM CST MADIS
Hyland Park, Fayetteville, AR 25.2 °F 18 °F -5 °F 26% NNW  at  6.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 1435 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire  
HADS TOWN BRANCH AT HWY 62 BRIDGE AT AR, Fayetteville, AR - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1270 ft 4:15 PM CST MADIS
Sky Ranch Airfield, Busch, AR 27.8 °F 28 °F 4 °F 32% North  at  2.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 1064 ft 5:38 PM CST Normal  
HADS ILL RVR AT HWY 16 BRIDGE NR SILO AR, Siloam Springs, AR - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 975 ft 5:00 PM CST MADIS
HADS SPAVINAW CREEK NEAR SYCAMORE 7SE OK, Maysville, AR - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 868 ft 4:30 PM CST MADIS
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Special Weather Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:11 PM CST on February 11, 2012

... A wintry mix still on tap for Sunday night into Monday...

A mix of wintry precipitation is expected across eastern Oklahoma
and northwest Arkansas late Sunday night... continuing into the day
Monday. Given the timing of the precipitation... some impacts are
expected for the Monday morning commute.

A fast moving storm system will move out of the Desert Southwest
late this weekend... resulting in precipitation development across
the Southern Plains. With cold air already in place... the
precipitation will likely begin as snow across eastern Oklahoma
late Sunday night... spreading into northwest Arkansas Monday
morning.

As the storm system moves closer to and over the area... temperatures
aloft will increase from southwest to northeast... which will cause
the snow to transition to sleet and/or freezing rain over a good
portion of the area on Monday. The heavier precipitation will be
ending from west to east starting around midday Monday... with
lingering areas of drizzle or freezing drizzle into Monday night.

The highest snow accumulations will likely occur near the Kansas
and Missouri borders... as well as in the higher terrain areas of
northwest Arkansas. At this time... it appears that 1 to 4 inches of
snow and sleet accumulation is likely with locally higher amounts
possible. There is also the potential for some minor ice
accumulations to the south of the heavier snow band. Prolonged power
outages or similar major ice impacts are not expected.

Persons should continue to monitor the latest forecasts as snow
and ice amounts continue to be refined through the weekend. A
Winter Storm Watch may be needed for some areas late Sunday night
into Monday.