Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Arkansas, January 24 to 25, 2023

Name: Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Arkansas, January 24 to 25, 2023
Start: 2023-01-24T09:15
End: 2023-01-25T08:15
Location: Arkansas

January 24 to 25, 2023 · NWS LZK · 38 events in 38 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 38 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 38

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS LZK wrote it up.

A major winter storm brought heavy wet snow to the northwest half of Arkansas. Under the extreme weight of this snow, trees and powerlines were knocked down, putting over 100,000 Arkansans in the dark. The greatest of impacts were located across the higher elevations of the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains. Snowfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches were common with several locations receiving more than one foot. A heavy cold rainfall was noted over the southeastern half of Arkansas.

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Event by event

32 winter storm, 6 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Storm, Northern Polk County Higher Elevations

When: January 24, 9:15 AM CST to January 25, 5:30 AM CST
Where: Northern Polk County Higher Elevations forecast zone
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
Coordinates: 34.486, -94.228 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An estimated 8.0 inches of snow fell at Queen Wilhelmina State Park.

Winter Storm, Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations

When: January 24, 10:55 AM CST to January 25, 1:15 AM CST
Where: Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 34.486, -94.228 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 5.0 inches in Big Fork.

Winter Storm, Northern Scott County

When: January 24, 11:00 AM CST to January 25, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Northern Scott County forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.861, -94.063 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 7.0 inches in Mansfield.

Winter Storm, Southern and Eastern Logan County

When: January 24, 11:20 AM CST to January 25, 3:20 AM CST
Where: Southern and Eastern Logan County forecast zone
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
Coordinates: 35.215, -93.716 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An estimated 16.0 inches of snow fell at Mount Magazine State Park.

Winter Storm, Northwest Yell County

When: January 24, 11:30 AM CST to January 25, 3:20 AM CST
Where: Northwest Yell County forecast zone
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
Coordinates: 35.003, -93.411 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An estimated 9.0 inches of snow fell at Mount Nebo State Park.

Winter Storm, Polk County Lower Elevations

When: January 24, 11:45 AM CST to January 25, 1:15 AM CST
Where: Polk County Lower Elevations forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.486, -94.228 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 4.0 inches in Mena.

Winter Storm, Western and Northern Logan County

When: January 24, 12:15 PM CST to January 25, 2:40 AM CST
Where: Western and Northern Logan County forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.215, -93.716 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 7.5 inches in Brownsville.

Winter Storm, Central and Southern Scott County

When: January 24, 12:15 PM CST to January 25, 1:30 AM CST
Where: Central and Southern Scott County forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.861, -94.063 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 5.0 inches in Cauthron.

Winter Storm, Johnson County Higher Elevations

When: January 24, 12:45 PM CST to January 25, 5:40 AM CST
Where: Johnson County Higher Elevations forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.570, -93.460 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 10.8 inches in Batson.

Winter Storm, Newton County Higher Elevations

When: January 24, 1:45 PM CST to January 25, 7:30 AM CST
Where: Newton County Higher Elevations forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.920, -93.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 13.2 inches just the south and east of Jasper.

Winter Storm, Pope County Higher Elevations

When: January 24, 1:45 PM CST to January 25, 6:30 AM CST
Where: Pope County Higher Elevations forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.448, -93.034 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 9.0 inches in Nogo.

Winter Storm, Newton County Lower Elevations

When: January 24, 2:00 PM CST to January 25, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Newton County Lower Elevations forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.920, -93.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Ten inches of snow was measured in Western Grove.

Winter Storm, Eastern, Central and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations

When: January 24, 2:00 PM CST to January 25, 8:00 AM CST
Where: Eastern, Central and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.911, -92.699 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An estimated 14.5 inches of snow fell near Kay.

Winter Storm, Van Buren County Higher Elevations

When: January 24, 2:10 PM CST to January 25, 7:20 AM CST
Where: Van Buren County Higher Elevations forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.581, -92.516 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 13.3 inches in Chimes.

Winter Storm, Northwest Searcy County Higher Elevations

When: January 24, 2:15 PM CST to January 25, 7:10 AM CST
Where: Northwest Searcy County Higher Elevations forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.911, -92.699 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 10.8 inches near Pindall.

Winter Storm, Searcy County Lower Elevations

When: January 24, 2:30 PM CST to January 25, 7:30 AM CST
Where: Searcy County Lower Elevations forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.911, -92.699 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 8.3 inches in Marshall.

Winter Weather, Southern Johnson County

When: January 24, 2:30 PM CST to January 25, 2:30 AM CST
Where: Southern Johnson County forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.570, -93.460 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An inch of snow was measured in Coal Hill.

Winter Storm, Boone County Except Southwest

When: January 24, 2:35 PM CST to January 25, 5:05 AM CST
Where: Boone County Except Southwest forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.309, -93.091 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 11.0 inches in Diamond City.

Winter Storm, Central and Eastern Montgomery County

When: January 24, 2:53 PM CST to January 25, 1:30 AM CST
Where: Central and Eastern Montgomery County forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 34.539, -93.659 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 4.0 inches near Mount Ida.

Winter Storm, Cleburne

When: January 24, 3:00 PM CST to January 25, 5:15 AM CST
Where: Cleburne forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.538, -92.027 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 8.0 inches in Drasco.

Winter Weather, Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations

When: January 24, 3:05 PM CST to January 25, 1:45 AM CST
Where: Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.539, -93.659 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An estimated 1.0 inch of snow fell in Story.

Winter Storm, Stone

When: January 24, 3:10 PM CST to January 25, 8:10 AM CST
Where: Stone forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.860, -92.157 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Ten inches of snow was measured in and around Mountain View and Onia.

Winter Storm, Marion

When: January 24, 3:10 PM CST to January 25, 6:25 AM CST
Where: Marion forecast zone
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 36.268, -92.684 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 12.0 inches in Bruno.

Winter Storm, Southern Pope County

When: January 24, 3:15 PM CST to January 25, 3:25 AM CST
Where: Southern Pope County forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.448, -93.034 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 4.5 inches near Shiloh.

Winter Storm, Independence

When: January 24, 3:30 PM CST to January 25, 6:00 AM CST
Where: Independence forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.742, -91.570 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 7.0 inches in Bethesday.

Winter Storm, Yell County Excluding Northwest

When: January 24, 3:30 PM CST to January 25, 1:45 AM CST
Where: Yell County Excluding Northwest forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.003, -93.411 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 6.0 inches in Danville.

Winter Storm, Conway

When: January 24, 3:30 PM CST to January 25, 3:45 AM CST
Where: Conway forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.262, -92.701 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 5.0 inches near Ada.

Winter Storm, Southeast Van Buren County

When: January 24, 3:35 PM CST to January 25, 3:15 AM CST
Where: Southeast Van Buren County forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.581, -92.516 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 8.0 inches in Shirley.

Winter Storm, Baxter

When: January 24, 3:40 PM CST to January 25, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Baxter forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.287, -92.337 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 11.0 inches in Big Flat.

Winter Storm, Izard

When: January 24, 3:45 PM CST to January 25, 8:15 AM CST
Where: Izard forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.095, -91.913 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An estimated 8.0 inches of snow fell in Guion.

Winter Storm, Fulton

When: January 24, 4:20 PM CST to January 25, 6:40 AM CST
Where: Fulton forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.382, -91.818 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 7.0 inches at Glencoe and Kittle.

Winter Storm, Sharp

When: January 24, 4:45 PM CST to January 25, 8:10 AM CST
Where: Sharp forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.161, -91.480 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 8.0 inches in Sidney and estimated near 8.0 inches in Wirth.

Winter Weather, Faulkner

When: January 24, 5:40 PM CST to January 25, 2:30 AM CST
Where: Faulkner forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.147, -92.332 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 1.0 inch in Greenbrier and estimated near 1.0 inch near Vilonia.

Winter Weather, White

When: January 24, 6:00 PM CST to January 25, 3:30 AM CST
Where: White forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.256, -91.745 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An estimated 1.0 inch of snow fell in Pangburn.

Winter Storm, Lawrence

When: January 24, 6:05 PM CST to January 25, 4:25 AM CST
Where: Lawrence forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 36.041, -91.107 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 5.8 inches near Smithville.

Winter Storm, Randolph

When: January 24, 7:05 PM CST to January 25, 5:35 AM CST
Where: Randolph forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.342, -91.028 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 7.0 inches near Hamil.

Winter Weather, Perry

When: January 24, 7:50 PM CST to January 25, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Perry forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 34.947, -92.931 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snow was measured at 0.5 inch near Houston.

Winter Weather, Garland

When: January 24, 10:30 PM CST to January 25, 1:45 AM CST
Where: Garland forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 34.577, -93.150 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An inch of snow was measured in Jessieville.

What these are

Winter Storm: A storm that brought snow, sleet or freezing rain at warning levels, usually over several hours or days.
Winter Weather: Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.

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The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Arkansas in 2023 Every state in 2023 This day in weather history Warnings in Arkansas, January 2023

Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1067364, 1067365, 1067397, 1067387, 1067396, 1067363, 1067382, 1067404, 1067398, 1067348, 1067360, 1067347, 1067353, 1067357, 1067378, 1067345, 1067390, 1067354, 1067376, 1067403, 1067372, 1067343, 1067349, 1067359, 1067351, 1067381, 1067402, 1067358, 1067355, 1067399, 1067400, 1067344, 1067401, 1067356, 1067350, 1067346, 1067361, 1067362.