11 A.M. UPDATE:
The weather service revised its snowfall forecast Tuesday morning, predicting snow accumulation will be limited to southern parts of Arkansas.
Precipitation is expected to shift between rain, sleet and snow there into the afternoon, according to a 10:33 a.m. update by the agency. Forecasters urged drivers to remain vigilant against slick roads Tuesday night and into the early morning.
With dry air quickly moving south, rain and sleet are no longer predicted for central portions of the state, meteorologist Tabitha Clarke said, and it “doesn’t look good for any more chance of wintry stuff for central Arkansas.”
EARLIER:
Forecasters predict a mix of rain, sleet and a chance for snowfall across portions of the state as the temperature drops on Tuesday.
Most areas are expected to see less than half an inch of sleet and snow, according to the National Weather Service in North Little Rock. Parts of central and southern Arkansas, however, could see up to an inch in the afternoon.
Forecasters said they expect impacts on Arkansas roads to be minimal.
Temperatures Tuesday night into Wednesday are predicted to drop into the 20s across the state, and some patchy ice may develop on wet roads, especially bridges and overpasses, the agency said.
Forecasters expect skies to clear up Wednesday, with high temperatures in the 50s and lows in the 30s throughout the rest of the week.
This story was originally published at 7:17 a.m. Check back for updates.