Little Rock, AR – On this day in 1913, Arkansas experienced one of its most significant early-season snowstorms, blanketing the Ozark Mountains with more than a foot of snow in some areas, according to the National Weather Service in Little Rock.
The storm struck between October 26 and 27, 1913, dropping 6 to 10 inches of snow across the higher terrain and as much as 16 inches on Bohannon Mountain in Carroll County. Measurable snowfall reached as far south as Lutherville in Johnson County, east of Clarksville.
The early snow caused damage to telephone and telegraph lines, along with agricultural losses throughout northern Arkansas. Towns such as Marshall, Harrison, and Eureka Springs reported 8 to 12 inches of accumulation.
Forecasters noted that the 1913 event stands out not only for its intensity but also for its unusually early timing, arriving weeks before typical winter weather in the Ozarks.
The Weather Service continues to highlight the storm as part of its “This Day in Arkansas Weather History” series, showcasing rare and impactful weather events from the state’s past.
