Greenville, MS – Residents across southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and northwest Mississippi should prepare for winter weather as snow and ice are forecast. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory from noon Thursday to midnight Friday night.
According to the advisory, up to 1 inch of snow and ice accumulations of about one-tenth of an inch are expected. This mix of precipitation will create hazardous road conditions, particularly during the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Affected cities include Greenville, Bastrop, Hamburg, Eudora, and Crossett. Local officials urge drivers to slow down and remain cautious. “These conditions can become dangerous quickly, especially on untreated surfaces,” the Mississippi Department of Transportation stated Wednesday night.…