... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from midnight tonight to
noon CST Monday...
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for a mix of snow... sleet and ice... which is in
effect from midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. The Winter Storm
Watch is no longer in effect.
* Event... a wintry mix of freezing rain... sleet... and snow is
expected across extreme northeast Texas... southeast Oklahoma...
and parts of southwest Arkansas late Sunday night... ahead of an
upper level disturbance approaching the region. Ice accumulations
of a tenth to just less than a quarter of an inch are expected
across southeast Oklahoma and adjacent sections of southwest
Arkansas. Snow accumulations of one half to one inch across
northern McCurtain County Oklahoma... and parts of southwest
Arkansas... north of a Broken Bow Oklahoma... to De Queen... and
Nashville Arkansas line.
* Timing... accumulating freezing rain... sleet... and snow will
fall after midnight Sunday through Monday morning... before
surface temperatures rise above freezing near midday Monday.
* Impact... potentially significant ice accumulations could occur
on elevated objects such as bridges... overpasses... trees and
power lines. This could result in dangerous travel conditions...
and could lead to power outages.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that will impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
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.
De Queen, AR
Current Conditions
23 °F
Clear
Updated — 3:53 AM CST on February 12, 2012
Local Radar
Forecast for Sevier (71832)
Sunday
 Partly Cloudy
H 41° / L 27°
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Monday
 Ice Pellets
H 38° / L 31°
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Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
H 54° / L 34°
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Wednesday
 Chance of T-storms
H 61° / L 41°
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Thursday
Chance of T-storms
H 61° / L 34°
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Becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
TonightSlight chance of light snow and light sleet in the evening...then a chance of light freezing rain and light snow after midnight. Ice accumulation of less than one quarter of an inch. Snow amounts up to 1 inch. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Freezing rain...snow and sleet in the morning...then rain in the afternoon. Ice accumulation of less than one quarter of an inch. Snow amounts up to 1 inch. Total snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Monday NightA 20 percent chance of showers in the evening. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday NightPartly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s.
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday NightMostly cloudy with chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then partly cloudy with slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
Thursday NightPartly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Statement as of 4:22 am CST on February 12, 2012
Winter Weather Advisory
