The Mid-South had a favorable set-up for winter weather during the time frame of January 28th-January 30th, 2010. A cold front moved through the area on January 27th allowing cold arctic air to filter into the region behind the front. Meanwhile, a powerful low pressure system developed over the Southwestern United States. The system pushed east into Texas and eventually in the Lower Mississippi Valley bringing abundant moisture to the area. Precipitation, mainly in the form of freezing rain, began over Northeast Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel during the late evening hours of January 28th. The precipitation spread east during the morning of January 29th and became heavier producing a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow over much of the Mid-South with the exception of extreme southern portions of the Mid-South. As the air cooled further, precipitation switched to all snow. However, temperatures began to warm during the afternoon and evening hours changing precipitation back to freezing rain, sleet or just rain with the exception of extreme Northeast Arkansas where precipitation remained in the form of snow. Precipitation tapered off to freezing drizzle or flurries by the early morning hours of January 30th. The winter weather produced treacherous roads which caused many accidents. In addition, accumulations of ice produced numerous downed trees and power lines resulting in many power outages. Total snow accumulations across Northeast Arkansas ranged from 7 to 11 inches on top of a tenth to a half inch of ice. Snow amounts across East-Central Arkansas ranged from zero to 5 inches while ice accumulations ranged from a tenth of an inch to a half inch.

Winter Storm in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two inches of snow fell in St. Francis County on top of a quarter to a half inch of ice.

Winter Storm in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of seven to eight inches of snow fell across Lawrence County on top of a half inch of ice.

Winter Storm in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of eight to eleven inches of snow fell across Randolph County on top of a tenth to a quarter inch of ice.

Winter Storm in LEE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trace to one inch of snow fell in Lee County on top of a quarter to a half inch of ice.

Ice Storm in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A quarter to a half inch of ice fell across Phillips County.

Winter Storm in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five to seven inches of snow fell across Poinsett County on top of a half inch of ice.

Winter Storm in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to six inches of snow fell across Cross County on top of a quarter to a half inch of ice.

Winter Storm in CLAY, ARKANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of eight to ten inches of snow fell across Clay County on top of a tenth to a quarter of an inch of ice.

Winter Storm in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of seven to ten inches of snow fell across Greene County on top of a quarter to a half inch of ice.

Winter Storm in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five to nine inches of snow fell across Mississippi County on top of a quarter to a half inch of ice.

Winter Storm in CRITTENDEN, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to three inches of snow fell in Crittenden County on top of a quarter to a half inch of ice.

Winter Storm in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of seven to nine inches of snow fell across Craighead County on top of a half inch of ice. An awning collapsed due to the weight of the snow and ice. One injury occurred due to the collapsed awning.