Arkansas woke up to a blanket of white Jan. 10 as the first winter storm of the season arrived midday Thursday, prompting many schools and businesses to close and remain closed Friday. Meanwhile thousands are without power as the state remains in the grip of frigid temperatures.
THV 11 reported that as of 7:30 a.m. Friday, more than 32,000 power outages had been reported, the majority of them being in the southwestern portion of the state. The City of Little Rock reported 130 unhoused individuals sought shelter from the storm Thursday night at the city’s 24-hour Dunbar shelter.
Road conditions remain impacted and icy and are not recommended for travel as snow continues to fall in most parts of the state. Officials advise drivers to stay off the roads if possible and exercise extreme caution if traveling.
Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, which grounded operations at 9 p.m. on Thursday, posted on its website the airport is open this morning. Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for any current delays in service.
Weather outlets are forecasting snowfall tapering off this morning, but temps remaining in the 30s Friday and Saturday, warming gradually through the week. Lows will remain in the 20s, causing issues with re-freezing once the snow starts to thaw.
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