Much of Arkansas under winter weather advisory until Tuesday

Much of Arkansas is under a winter weather advisory until early Tuesday morning, with a mixed forecast of rain, snow and ice causing travel concerns, the National Weather Service said.

"Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to a few tenths of an inch, primarily across northern to central Arkansas," the advisory stated. Ice accumulations ranging from a light glazing up to one tenth of an inch are possible primarily over west, central, east, and northeast Arkansas.

Several counties in the state are under the advisory, including: Pulaski, Lonoke, Prairie, Garland, Baxter, Fulton, Sharp, Jefferson and Izard counties.

Isolated greater accumulations near two tenths of an inch are possible as well. The advisory is to remain in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Colby P