Crews Work 24/7 to Clear Roads Amid Record Cold and Snow across Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas has been hit by a polar vortex, resulting in record low temperatures of minus 3 degrees at Drake Field, surpassing the previous record of 7 degrees. Snow and ice accumulation has prompted local road departments to work around the clock to clear roads, with Benton County focusing on treating paved and dirt roads to improve conditions. In Mountain Home, city crews are managing 200 miles of streets, and a Cold Weather Advisory warns residents of dangerous wind chills as low as 20 below zero. First responders in Little Rock are also facing challenges due to icy conditions, seeing increased calls related to falls and traffic accidents. Authorities are urging residents to stay home if possible and to use caution while traveling, as cleanup efforts continue across the region. Meanwhile, public works departments are adapting their strategies to ensure roads remain safe for drivers amid ongoing winter storms.