The winter season is here, and while heavy snow is a rarity, we may see some from time to time. Thanks to all of the photographers who have shared amazing pictures of the snow on our Facebook page. We're looking forward to seeing many more excellent shots of the winter in Arkansas weather each year. Spring is still a while off, and there's always a chance for a round of snow. Many cities around Arkansas get beautifully blanketed by Mother Nature, and people from all around the Natural State often can't wait to share the

Dana Johnson shared this photograph (taken on Tanyard Creek Trail) of how lovely Bella Vista looks in the snow.

Beautiful Siloam Springs looks amazing in the snow! The downtown area especially looks photogenic when winter weather rolls into Arkansas.

A blanket of white covers the campus of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Do you think the students had a snow day?

Downtown Blytheville after a snowstorm cam through. This looks like a day for playing in the snow, or staying inside and keeping warm with a cup of hot chocolate!

Here is some snow accumulation at Washburn Park on Lake Front Drive in Russellville, AR after a snowstorm in Feb. 2011. If you're looking for things to do in Arkansas in the winter, this looks like a great park to go sledding, doesn't it?

Andi Strouse‎ says that freezing fog made this extremely beautiful picture of Mount Magazine in the snow so breathtaking.

Sherri Pierce Rice‎ took this excellent shot in Camden this past Friday when the snow came to town. Nice work!

Another of Arkansas's well-known coldest locations, Cave City looked especially chilly on Friday when it was covered with a blanket of snow.

The barn in the background makes this snowy shot of Jacksonville a perfect representation of what winter looks like in Arkansas. Thanks to Tammi for sharing this photo with KATV and the rest of the state!

Vanessa Bradley shared this photograph of Maumelle after the snow came to central Arkansas early this past Friday. This is an impressive amount of snow for central Arkansas!

Here's an epic winter aerial shot taken above Highway 27 over the Illinois Bayou in Hector, AR. Proof you can still take a road trip even when there's snow on the ground.

The ice and snow in Sherwood was especially lovely this past Friday morning. Spots like these look as if they're taken right out of a storybook.

This photograph of Paron was taken on Friday by Chris & Lorretta Malone. The spillway at Lake Winona looks incredible in winter!

Snow on the ground in Little Rock after being paid a chilling visit. Would you like to spend some time out in the snow during winter in Arkansas?

The coldest town in Arkansas is also the coolest when it comes to taking pictures of snow. Gilbert is known for having the coldest temperatures on record in Arkansas history.

How much more wintry weather will we get this year? How have you prepared for it? Leave a comment on how you handled the snow day we had this past week. (Hopefully, you stayed off the roads and had a well-stocked refrigerator.) May your power stay on in the season ahead, and may you never run low on bread and milk!

To be as prepared as possible during the winter months, check out the Ultimate Winter Packing List for everything you need.