A winter storm had blanketed much of Arkansas in snow by Thursday evening while leaving residents in southern parts of the state coping with a mix of ice and rain.

These are the things you need to know about Winter Storm Cora. Snow, ice and freezing rain will still be an issue, along with likely school closings, but here is where we have more confidence. Here’s the latest.

Moisture and a mix of precipitation should start to move into the metroplex from the southwest starting in the morning to the mid-morning hours.