A significant ice storm is affecting Oklahoma and Arkansas, causing hazardous road conditions. Freezing rain is making roads extremely treacherous, leading to vehicles getting stuck and sliding off roads. Snowplows are working to treat the roads, but black ice is a major problem, especially on untreated roads. The ice storm is expected to spread northeastward into the Midwest and lower Great Lakes. Temperatures are forecasted to rise above freezing, transitioning the freezing rain to rain. Numerous accidents and jackknifed semis have been reported, making driving conditions hazardous. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is treating I-40, but roads remain slippery and dangerous. An Ice Storm Warning is in effect for NW Arkansas. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and exercise caution due to the icy, slippery road conditions.
The water vapor channel on @NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is helping distinguish the weather systems moving across the country this morning. #WinterWeather Advisories stretch from the Midwest to the Northeast while #Flood Watches are in effect across parts of the Deep South.… https://t.co/qAywTXzDrw
The water vapor channel on @NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is helping distinguish the weather systems moving across the country this morning. #WinterWeather Advisories stretch from the Midwest to the Northeast while #Flood Watches are in effect across parts of the Deep South. https://t.co/Hd35YbeXVe
Winter Weather Advisory is in place due to freezing rain and icy, slippery road conditions. Rain tapers off in afternoon More weather updates, school closings and more: https://t.co/R8fPinOKMS https://t.co/i8fWhiHsMS
Many untreated roads and sidewalks near and south of I-88 are ice covered this morning (like our parking lot). Be very careful when walking out the door - don't trust any shiny surface. The icy conditions will move toward the WI state line by daybreak. #ILwx #INwx https://t.co/BvZk8rMSSd
Following an ice storm in the region, Oklahoma City and the I-40 corridor is littered with numerous jackknifed semis. More than 30 of these trucks can be observed between the OKC metro and the Arkansas border. Driving conditions are still hazardous as rain continues to fall in… https://t.co/IHIJ20PYD5
A dangerous ice storm created travel chaos along major interstates and highways in Oklahoma and Arkansas on Monday morning. https://t.co/RjtWKKkQ7b
Trees now have a shimmer as ice continues to accumulate near Henryetta, Oklahoma. Powerlines are also seeing accumulation. Oklahoma Department of Transportation has been treating I-40 throughout the morning as well. Coverage from: @JordanHallWX #okwx @OKDOT https://t.co/Jdu1etwDva
#AR3 🚨 Freezing rain continues to impact road conditions in the area. Please stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel. Thank you to our first responders for keeping us safe and informed. https://t.co/ecOvOLmhDZ
This was the scene earlier this morning in Oklahoma where ice caused numerous accidents just east of OKC. Roads remain slippery and dangerous this morning #OKwx https://t.co/vi8ByI7Ghf
Freezing temperatures continue to impact road conditions across Oklahoma. Please exercise caution and take it slow this morning. Thank you to our first responders who have been working overtime to keep us safe and informed.
[8:15 am - 1/22/24] Areas of both rain and freezing rain are ongoing across parts of eastern Oklahoma roughly along and east of Highway 69, and most of northwest and west central Arkansas. A transition to all rain remains expected. Avoid unnecessary travel! #okwx #arwx https://t.co/ZdIv8nKEK4
It is an icy mess this morning across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri. Don't go out if you don't have to! https://t.co/JC9m49XoyR
Good morning take time to enjoy the ice covered trees. The temperature will rises above 32 around noon. Extremely treacherous driving on secondary and neighborhood streets this morning. #okwx #icestorm https://t.co/hZlNay84fF
Freezing rain this morning from parts of OK/AR/MO/IL. But with temps climbing above freezing through the day, everybody goes over to rain. Keep an eye on those sidewalks and elevated road surfaces. We're live on @weatherchannel #Ice #winterstorm https://t.co/dpTmfxi9cx
Freezing rain across the central Plains this morning is expected to rapidly spread northeastward into the Midwest today followed by another round of freezing rain tonight from the Midwest to the lower Great Lakes https://t.co/A3RX3bxaUJ
An Ice Storm Warning is still in effect for much of NW Arkansas as even more freezing rain makes its way into the region. Black ice already a major problem this morning especially with untreated roads! Update from: @JordanHallWX #arwx https://t.co/2wXLLNbQfN
Van Buren, AR📍 I-40 eastbound is blocked with stuck motorists as ice makes travel difficult. Snowplows continue to treat the surface as more rain is forecasted to move into the area throughout the morning. Coverage from: @JordanHallWX #arwx #wxtwitter https://t.co/VvleXDnAXu
Ice Storm in full effect on the Arkansas/Oklahoma border in Van Buren as rain continues to fall. Coverage from: @JordanHallWX https://t.co/liKeWTgGpj
The moderate freezing rain now is rapidly building the ice on exposed surfaces. My driveway looks like ice skating rink!⛸️ #okwx #icestorm https://t.co/XIFbhkRRQz
A number of vehicle’s are stuck or slide off the roads. Creek county and western Tulsa county roads are becoming impassable. #okwx #ice @NWStulsa https://t.co/ylnaJ1UgaK
Moderate freezing rain is moving into NE/OK. The roads already very slick. The new additional freezing rain will make travel extremely treacherous on untreated roads. #icestorm #okwx https://t.co/2jmeA5z5Xn
Checotah, OK📍 Freezing rain continues to make its way east along the I-40 corridor near the AR/OK border. Snowplows are working hard to treat the roads ahead of the incoming precipitation. #okwx https://t.co/G3BjysgpAF
Roads are rapidly deteriorating in central OK. Moderate freezing rain in progress! #okwx #Icestorm https://t.co/2sxa9KgvYu