Arkansas is preparing for a significant winter storm this weekend, with heavy snow, sleet, and ice forecasted across the state. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning as residents brace for potentially severe weather conditions. Governor Sanders has declared a State of Emergency to facilitate preparedness and response efforts. Schools in Oklahoma and Arkansas are announcing closures and virtual learning plans ahead of the storm. Residents are urged to stay indoors and heed safety advice as weather experts predict snowfall totals reaching up to a foot in some areas, alongside dangerously low temperatures. Local authorities and utility companies, including Entergy Arkansas, are on standby to address any impacts of the storm.