Arkansas Snow Day Calculator

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Instant snow day predictions for schools across Arkansas

Arkansas School Closure Prediction Tool

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Arkansas Snow Day Forecast Results

Arkansas ZIP Code Coverage

Central Arkansas - Little Rock Metro

7160172299

Northwest Arkansas - Fayetteville Area

7270172799

Western Arkansas - Fort Smith Region

7290172999

Southern Arkansas

7180171999

For accurate Arkansas Snow Day Calculator predictions, please note that northern regions and higher elevations receive more snow

Arkansas Snow Statistics & Information

Geographic Features

  • Ozark Mountains
  • Ouachita Mountains
  • Arkansas River
  • Mississippi River
  • Mount Magazine

Snow Statistics

Annual Average Snowfall

5 inches

Snow Days per Year

4 days

School Information

Average Snow Days

3 days/year

School Districts

238

Arkansas Historical Snow Events

Record snowfall on Mount Magazine

1918-01-22

Snowfall: 25 inches

Statewide emergency declared

Historic winter storm across Arkansas

2021-02-15

Snowfall: 15 inches

Widespread power outages and school closures

White Christmas across northern Arkansas

2014-12-25

Snowfall: 8 inches

Holiday travel disrupted, extended school break

Arkansas Snow Facts

The Ozark Mountains can receive up to three times more snow than southern Arkansas

Arkansas's highest point, Mount Magazine, often sees snow when the rest of the state has rain

The state's record low temperature of -29°F was recorded in 1905

Ice storms are often more disruptive to schools than snowfall in Arkansas

The state's varied elevation creates distinct winter weather patterns

Northwest Arkansas averages more snow days than the rest of the state

Arkansas has experienced white Christmases only 4% of the time since 1900

The state's school districts often close for ice accumulation before significant snowfall