A powerful upper level low pressure system tracked across the Mid-South into the Ohio Valley the night of December 25th, 2012 into the morning of December 26th, 2012. The system brought heavy snow and gusty winds to much of Eastern Arkansas. Blizzard conditions occurred with visibilities of less than a quarter mile and wind gusts of 35 mph or greater for several hours across Lawrence and Randolph Counties. Snow accumulations ranged from three to twelve inches across Eastern Arkansas, mainly northwest of a Wheatley to Blytheville line. The higher snow totals were result of thunder snow which occurred in a few snow bands across Northeast Arkansas. The strong winds knocked down trees and power lines. A few homes were damaged from fallen trees. Roads were hazardous and numerous accidents occurred as a result.

Blizzard in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-12 21:55:00 to 26-DEC-12 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Walnut Ridge AWOS reported blizzard conditions for three hours. Wind gusts were as high as 43 mph with visibilities of less than a quarter mile. Thunder was also reported. Randolph County received the second highest snow totals with amounts between eight and twelve inches with higher amounts in snow drifts.

Blizzard in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-12 21:55:00 to 26-DEC-12 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Walnut Ridge AWOS reported blizzard conditions for three hours. Wind gusts were as high as 43 mph with visibilities of less than a quarter mile. Thunder was also reported. Lawrence County received the highest snow totals with amounts between seven and fourteen inches with higher amounts in snow drifts.

Winter Storm in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from four to seven inches across Craighead County. A tree fell onto a house producing damage.

Winter Storm in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from two to six inches across Mississippi County.

Winter Storm in LEE, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from one to three inches across Lee County.

Winter Storm in CLAY, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near blizzard conditions occurred at the Corning Airport where wind gusts up to 44 mph occurred with less than a quarter mile visibility for two hours. Snow accumulations ranged from six to eleven inches.

Winter Storm in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near blizzard conditions occurred across Greene County where wind gusts greater than 35 mph occurred with less than a quarter mile visibility for two hours. Snow accumulations ranged from six to ten inches.

Winter Storm in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from four to six inches across Poinsett County.

Winter Storm in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from two to four inches across Cross County.

Winter Storm in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from one to three inches across St. Francis County.

Winter Weather in CRITTENDEN, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from one to two inches across Crittenden County.

Winter Weather in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged around one inch across Western Phillips County.