Winter Storm — Cleveland, Arkansas

2015-03-04 to 2015-03-05 · Cleveland, Arkansas

Event narrative

Total sleet and snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches were observed across the county. Sleet accumulations alone were as high as 1 to 3 inches, with an additional inch or so of snow on top of the sleet.

Wider weather episode

After springlike conditions were seen across Arkansas on March 3rd, a strong cold front surged southeast across the state on the 4th. Abundant moisture remained in place as the colder air arrived, generating widespread wintry precipitation across the state. Several inches of sleet and snow resulted, causing significant travel hazards and resulting automobile accidents.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 558692. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.