After a mild and quiet start to the month and much of the year, a quick change in seasons was provided by Arctic high pressure in the Ohio Valley. Meanwhile, a storm system approached from the southern Plains, with moisture building into the state from the Gulf of Mexico during the evening hours of the 15th. Snow and sleet developed across the northern third of the state into southern Missouri that evening. Freezing rain and sleet developed across the central third of the state, with just a cold rain across the south. The cold rain gradually transitioned into a freezing rain and sleet mix as temperatures dropped across the south during the overnight and early morning hours on the 16th. Accumulations of 2 to 4 inches of snow and sleet were seen across the northern third of the state, with some higher amounts across the far northwest. Central sections of the state saw freezing rain amounts of one tenth to one quarter inch, with 1 to 2 inches of sleet and snow on top of the ice. The southern third of the state saw mostly just freezing rain, with amounts of a tenth across the far south, to one quarter to over one half inch of ice from around Mt. Ida, Hot Springs and Arkadelphia, eastward to Pine Bluff and De Witt. Many roads across the area became treacherous, with numerous traffic accidents as a result. Significant ice accumulations also caused power outages across southern sections of the state, some of which lasted several hours and even days in some rural locations.

Winter Storm in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 21:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow and sleet amounts of 3 up to 5 inches were observed in Boone county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. While some freezing rain was observed, most of the accumulation across the area was from snow and sleet.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 21:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and sleet amounts of 1 up to 2 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Some light ice accumulations were also seen. The highest accumulations of wintry weather were observed across northern sections of the county.

Winter Storm in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and sleet amounts of 1 up to 2 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter inch were also observed.

Winter Weather in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 06:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch were observed across the county.

Winter Storm in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 23:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Sleet accumulations of around 1 up to 2 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter inch were also observed. The highest sleet accumulations were across northern portions of the county, and the highest freezing rain accumulations were observed across southern sections. Several automobile accidents occurred as result of the hazardous travel conditions generated by the winter storm.

Winter Storm in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 20:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and sleet amounts of 1 up to 3 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Some light ice accumulations were also seen. The highest accumulations of wintry weather were observed across northern sections of the county.

Ice Storm in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one quarter to one half of an inch were observed across the county, with around one half inch of sleet observed across northern sections of the county. Many residents lost power due to downed power lines and snapped power poles. Many accidents were also caused by the hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 20:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow and sleet amounts of 3 up to 5 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. While some freezing rain was observed, most of the accumulation across the area was from snow and sleet.

Ice Storm in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of two to four tenths of an inch were observed across the county, along with some sleet accumulations of around an inch. Many residents lost power due to downed power lines and snapped power poles.

Winter Storm in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 20:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow and sleet amounts of 3 up to 5 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. While some freezing rain was observed, most of the accumulation across the area was from snow and sleet.

Winter Weather in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 05:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch were observed across the county.

Winter Storm in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow and sleet amounts of 1 up to 2 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Some light ice accumulations were also seen.

Ice Storm in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one third to over one half of an inch were observed across the county. Many residents lost power due to downed power lines and snapped power poles.

Winter Storm in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 21:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow and sleet amounts of 2 up to 4 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. While some freezing rain was observed, most of the accumulation across the area was from snow and sleet.

Winter Storm in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 21:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and sleet amounts of 1 up to 2 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Some light ice accumulations were also seen.

Ice Storm in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 04:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one third to over one half of an inch were observed across the county. Many residents lost power due to downed power lines and snapped power poles.

Winter Storm in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 20:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow and sleet amounts of 1 up to 3 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. While some freezing rain was observed, most of the accumulation across the area was from snow and sleet.

Ice Storm in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 03:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one third to over one half of an inch were observed across the county. Many residents lost power due to downed power lines and snapped power poles.

Winter Storm in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and sleet amounts of 1 up to 2 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter inch were also observed.

Ice Storm in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 01:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one quarter to over one half of an inch were observed across the county. Many residents lost power due to downed power lines and snapped power poles.

Winter Storm in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 20:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow and sleet amounts of 1 up to 3 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. While some freezing rain was observed, most of the accumulation across the area was from snow and sleet.

Winter Weather in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch were observed across the county.

Winter Storm in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 20:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow and sleet amounts of 1 up to 4 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. While some freezing rain was observed, most of the accumulation across the area was from snow and sleet.

Ice Storm in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one quarter to over one half of an inch were observed across the county. Many residents lost power due to downed power lines and snapped power poles.

Winter Storm in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 20:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow and sleet amounts of 2 up to 4 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. While some freezing rain was observed, most of the accumulation across the area was from snow and sleet.

Winter Weather in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 23:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch were observed across the county.

Winter Weather in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 23:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch were observed across the county.

Ice Storm in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of over one half of an inch were observed across the county. Many residents lost power due to downed power lines and snapped power poles.

Winter Storm in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 21:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and sleet amounts of 1 up to 2 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter inch were also observed. The highest accumulations of wintry weather were observed in the higher terrain north of the Arkansas River Valley.

Ice Storm in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 01:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of over one half of an inch were observed across the county. Sleet accumulations of over one inch were also observed. Many residents lost power due to downed power lines and snapped power poles.

Winter Weather in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 04:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch were observed across the county.

Winter Weather in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 05:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch were observed across the county.

Ice Storm in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 23:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of over one half of an inch were observed across the county. Sleet accumulations of over one inch were also observed. Many residents lost power due to downed power lines and snapped power poles.

Winter Weather in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 05:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch were observed across the county.

Winter Storm in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 21:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and sleet amounts of 1 up to 2 inches were observed across northern portions of the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter inch were also observed.

Winter Storm in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sleet accumulations of around 1 inch was observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter inch were also observed.

Winter Storm in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 23:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sleet accumulations of around 1 up to 2 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter inch were also observed. The highest sleet accumulations were across northern portions of the county, and the highest freezing rain accumulations were observed across southern sections. Several automobile accidents occurred along Interstate 40 and other roadways across the county as a result of the hazardous travel conditions generated by the winter storm.

Winter Storm in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 21:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow and sleet amounts of 1 up to 2 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Some light ice accumulations were also seen.

Winter Storm in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 23:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Sleet accumulations of around 1 up to 2 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter inch were also observed. The highest sleet accumulations were across northern portions of the county, and the highest freezing rain accumulations were observed across southern sections. Several automobile accidents occurred along Interstate 40 and other roadways across the county as a result of the hazardous travel conditions generated by the winter storm.

Ice Storm in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of over one half of an inch were observed across the county. Many residents lost power due to downed power lines and snapped power poles.

Ice Storm in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulations of over one half of an inch were observed across the county. Many residents lost power due to downed power lines and snapped power poles.

Winter Storm in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 21:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow and sleet amounts of 1 up to 2 inches were observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Some light ice accumulations were also seen.

Winter Storm in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sleet accumulations of around 1 inch was observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Ice accumulations of two to four tenths of an inch were also observed. The highest sleet accumulations were across northern portions of the county, and the highest freezing rain accumulations were observed across southern sections.

Winter Storm in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sleet accumulations of around one half inch was observed across the county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. Ice accumulations of one to three tenths of an inch were also observed. Several accidents were also caused by the winter storm.

Winter Storm in MARION, ARKANSAS
From 15-FEB-15 20:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and sleet amounts of 3 up to 5 inches were observed across Marion county as the first major winter storm of the year moved across the state. While some freezing rain was observed, most of the accumulation across the area was from snow and sleet.