A cold front approached the region from the Plains during the evening of the 2nd. Behind the front, colder air and moisture wrapped around the system, causing snow to fall over much of the state during the morning of the 4th.

Heavy Snow in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Four inches of snow were reported in Oxford. In Calico Rock, 5.5 inches were reported.

Heavy Snow in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The state police reported 8 to 12 inches of snow in the Russellville area. Interstate 40 was blocked in both directions by jackknifed tractor trailers at the 88 and 84 mile markers. An amount of 13.0 inches was reported on a bluff overlooking the Arkansas River near Russellville. The weather contributed to 10 motor vehicle accidents. Five reports of property damage caused by snow were received. A semi-truck got stuck trying to make it up Skyline Drive. The Arkansas River bridge on Arkansas Highway 7 was closed temporarily. About 2000 people lost power.

Heavy Snow in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Between 8 and 10 inches of snow was on the ground in the area around the lodge at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Two tractor trailers were stuck on U.S. Highway 71 in Cove due to slick conditions. The highway was completely blocked.

Heavy Snow in MARION, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A report of 4.5 inches of snow was received.

Heavy Snow in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media relayed a report of 9 inches of snow in Glencoe. Other snowfall totals included 7 inches at Viola and 6 inches at Salem. A 16 mile stretch of United States Highway 63 from Hardy to Mammoth Spring was closed.

Heavy Snow in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A report of 6 to 7 inches of snow was received from Mountain Home.

Winter Weather in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Winter Weather in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Heavy Snow in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A report of 6 inches of snow was received from Ash Flat and Evening Shade.

Heavy Snow in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Snow was reported across the county. In Bass, 3.5 inches were reported.

Heavy Snow in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A report of 6 inches of snow was received from Mountain View.

Heavy Snow in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A report of 6 inches of snow was received from Pine Ridge.

Winter Weather in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Winter Weather in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Winter Weather in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Winter Weather in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county. 2.5 inches were reported in Maumelle.  2.2 inches were reported northwest of Little Rock.

Winter Weather in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county. Three accidents were reported in the county. One was on Interstate 30 in front of the Bullock's Shell Station.

Heavy Snow in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A report of 5 inches of snow was received from Chimes.

Heavy Snow in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A report of 5 inches of snow was received from Marshall.

Heavy Snow in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow was reported across the county. Three to four inches of snow were reported across most of the county.

Winter Weather in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Snow fell across the county.

Winter Weather in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Winter Weather in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Winter Weather in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Heavy Snow in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The county emergency manager reported some outbuildings damaged by the heavy snow. Arkansas Highway 7 between Centerville and Ola was blocked by a fallen tree. Numerous accidents had occurred in that area. Arkansas Highway 27 outside of Danville was blocked by a tractor trailer. About 10 inches of snow was reported at Dardanelle. About 9 inches was reported at Danville.

Heavy Snow in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Four inches of snow were reported in Morrilton.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

In Waldron, 8.8 inches of snow were reported.

Winter Weather in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Winter Weather in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Winter Weather in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Winter Weather in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.

Winter Weather in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow was reported across the county.