UPDATED: Winter storm prompts closing of Arkansas schools, state offices. Here’s what to know.

By: Ainsley Platt, Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 1,255

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Arkansas Saturday for a winter storm that’s rolled into the state and is expected to bring snow, ice and sleet along with frigid temperatures throughout the weekend.

The winter storm began arriving in Arkansas Friday, …

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