A very strong storm system moved across the Southern Rockies into the Southern Plains on the 31st of January and 1st of February. Cold air had surged into the region ahead of this system on the 30th and 31st. Precipitation developed into northwestern Arkansas during the early morning hours of the 1st, beginning as freezing rain and sleet. Most places transitioned to snow fairly quickly although some locations in northwestern Arkansas received between one quarter and one half inch of sleet before the transition. Other locations received about one quarter of an inch of ice before changing over to snow. Heavy snow fell during most of the day resulting in more than four inch accumulations west of a Berryville to Van Buren line. Much of Benton County and portions of Carroll County received nearly a foot of snow.
Strong winds frequently gusting to more than 30 mph resulted in very low visibilities and drifting snow. The storm had a crippling impact on the region with interstate highways impassable and closed and many businesses shut down for a couple days during and following the storm. The storm's effects on the area lasted days. Hundreds of traffic accidents occurred during this storm and numerous vehicles were stranded in the snow.

Winter Storm in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy freezing rain, sleet, and snow occurred across the county. About one quarter of an inch of ice and one half inch of sleet fell across the county, along with three to six inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 05:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy sleet resulted in one half to one inch accumulations across much of the county.

Winter Storm in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One quarter to one half inch of ice occurred across the northern portion of the county.

Winter Storm in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 08:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to one half inch of sleet fell across portions of the county.

Winter Storm in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to twelve inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Storm in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy freezing rain, sleet, and snow occurred across the county. One quarter to one half inch of ice fell with up to a half inch of sleet and up to eight inches of snow.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy freezing rain, sleet, and snow occurred across the county. About one quarter of an inch of ice fell with three to six inches of snow across the county.