Winter Storm — Crittenden, Arkansas

2009-02-28 · Crittenden, Arkansas

Event narrative

Around 1 to 3 inches of snow fell during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 28th, 2009. The snow continued into the early morning hours of March 1st. Total snow accumulations for the snowstorm of February 28th-March 1st in Crittenden County was 3-4 inches.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level low pressure system moved through Arkansas during the night of February 28th, 2009. The upper level low produced bands of snow across East Arkansas during the evening hours which continued into the early morning hours of March 1st, 2009. Total snow accumulations ranged from 2 inches to as much as 12 inches. The hardest hit area was portions of Mississippi County from Blytheville to Wilson, where up to a foot of snow fell. Roads were hazardous as a result of the snow and many accidents occurred.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 153508. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.