Posted in Arkansas
December 25, 2018
It’s Impossible To Forget The Year Arkansas Saw Its Single Largest Snowfall Ever
Arkansas may not be the first state that comes to mind when thinking about blizzards and snow, but we’ve certainly had our fair share of wild winter storms. In 2011, the state endured a spectacular snowfall that hadn’t been experienced in nearly 70 years. Let’s take a look back at this record-holding snowfall.
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The Northwest Arkansas snowstorm produced more snow than nearly any Arkansan had ever seen. This record is only second to the 1913 snow depth recorded in Gravette, which was 40 inches.
This area received 24.5-inches of snow within 24 hours. That's four years worth in a single day!
Meteorologists had predicted snow but most had brushed it off as a light and fluffy fall. Computer models had completely missed the amount of moisture that created a heavier and longer lasting snow. If you'd like to know more details on why the predictions were off, visit this site.
NWA did receive the most snow (between 1-2 feet) but records were broken all around Arkansas for snowfall and temperature lows.
After all, this is Arkansas' crazy weather we're talking about.
If you’d like to see footage from this heavy snow, watch this video:
What snow or ice storm do you remember most in Arkansas? Reminisce with us in the comments below!
Here are some other horrific winter storms that have hit Arkansas over the years.
