Winter Weather — Boone, Arkansas

2021-04-20 · Boone, Arkansas

Event narrative

Snow in the amount of 0.9 inches was measured on an elevated surface.

Wider weather episode

A cold front from Canada surged into the region during the morning of April 20, and was over the southern counties by the late afternoon. Ahead of the front at 400 pm CDT, it was 76 degrees at Monticello (Drew County) with plenty of sunshine. It was a different world behind the front, with 33 degrees at Harrison (Boone County). The transition from mild to cold resulted in windy conditions. Winds shifted to the northwest at 10 to 20 mph, with maximum gusts between 30 and 40 mph in places.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 951723. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.