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A winter storm system moving through the region could bring a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow to Baxter County today, though forecasters say significant accumulation is unlikely.
The National Weather Service forecast for Mountain Home calls for a 40% chance of freezing rain and sleet before 4 p.m., transitioning to a mix of rain and snow in the late afternoon before shifting back to snow and freezing rain after 5 p.m. The high will reach only 34 degrees, with wind chill values dropping as low as 18.
Tonight brings continued chances of snow showers, freezing rain and sleet, tapering off by 3 a.m. Tuesday. The low will dip to around 21 degrees.
The Weather Service expects little or no snow and sleet accumulation from the system.
Drivers should use caution during morning and evening commutes, as roads could become slick even without significant accumulation.
Conditions improve Tuesday, with sunny skies and a high near 41. Wednesday looks even better, with sunshine and temperatures climbing to nearly 50 degrees.
Another system could bring rain or freezing rain to the area Thursday night into Friday, with chances around 30-40%.
