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Arkansas Weather Today: 9 Inches of Snow Fell on This Date
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas residents enjoying dry November weather Monday may be surprised to learn that exactly 134 years ago, parts of the state were buried beneath as much as 9 inches of snow durin
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-11-09T09:23:46.576Z
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas residents enjoying dry November weather Monday may be surprised to learn that exactly 134 years ago, parts of the state were buried beneath as much as 9 inches of snow during an unusually early season winter storm.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Little Rock, widespread snowfall struck Arkansas on November 9, 1892, with the heaviest accumulations concentrated across the eastern Ozark Mountains and the Ouachita Mountains.
The historic storm produced snowfall totals ranging from a few inches to nearly a foot in some higher elevation communities, creating a remarkable scene for early November.
Where Did the Most Snow Fall? Historical weather records from November 9 10, 1892, show several Arkansas communities experienced substantial accumulations.
Mena recorded 9 inches, while Dodd City received 8.5 inches. Conway reported 6.5 inches, followed by Bee Branch with 6 inches.
Black Rock, Kirby and Newport each recorded 5 inches, while Augusta, Cotton Plant, Mount Nebo, Searcy and Warm Springs reported 4 inches.
The NWS also highlighted historical newspaper accounts describing snowfall around Hot Springs.
Although the city's official observation location recorded 2 inches, reports indicated some neighborhoods accumulated 6 inches or more.
A historical account described the striking contrast between green vegetation and freshly fallen snow.
Will Arkansas See Snow This November? Despite the anniversary of the historic storm, forecasters say Arkansas will not experience a repeat of those conditions Monday.
The NWS Little Rock office stated that no precipitation is expected across the area November 9, 2026.
The comparison highlights how dramatically November weather can vary across Arkansas, particularly in mountainous areas where elevation can influence snowfall accumulation.
While the 1892 storm remains a notable event in Arkansas weather history, its anniversary does not indicate that similar snowfall is expected this year.
Residents can follow the National Weather Service in Little Rock for updated forecasts as the November weather pattern develops.