Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with some sleet and freezing rain early Tuesday. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 12 inches and ice accumulations between a light glaze and a tenth of an inch. Gusty north winds will cause areas of blowing and some drifting of snow. Near blizzard conditions are possible in areas near the Oklahoma Kansas border.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arkansas and east central and northeast Oklahoma.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 3 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute and will impact the Tuesday evening commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BENTON ... CARROLL ... WASHINGTON ... MADISON ... OSAGE ... WASHINGTON ... NOWATA ... CRAIG ... OTTAWA ... PAWNEE ... TULSA ... ROGERS ... MAYES ... DELAWARE ... CREEK ... WAGONER ... CHEROKEE ... ADAIR

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245-1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.