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Snow in the Fort

JAMIE MITCHELL
Fort Smith Times Record
The Fort Smith Fire Department and Fort Smith EMS were called to Hwy 271 and Mable, Thursday, Feb. 18, after a vehicle accident in Fort Smith.
The Fort Smith Fire Department and Fort Smith EMS were called to Hwy 271 and Mable, Thursday, Feb. 18, after a vehicle accident in Fort Smith.
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The Fort Smith Fire Department and Fort Smith EMS were called to Hwy 271 and Mable, Thursday, Feb. 18, after a vehicle accident in Fort Smith.
The Fort Smith Fire Department and Fort Smith EMS were called to Hwy 271 and Mable, Thursday, Feb. 18, after a vehicle accident in Fort Smith.
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An car rest on its side in a ditch on Hwy 45 S, Thursday, Feb. 18, in Fort Smith.
An car rest on its side in a ditch on Hwy 45 S, Thursday, Feb. 18, in Fort Smith.
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American Robins scratch for crape mytle seeds coved by snow, Thursday, Feb. 18, in Fianna Hills.
American Robins scratch for crape mytle seeds coved by snow, Thursday, Feb. 18, in Fianna Hills.
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A pile of snow is reflected in its own melting pool in the Baptist Health Medical Plaza parking lot,1500 Dodson Ave., Thursday, Feb. 18, in Fort Smith.
A pile of snow is reflected in its own melting pool in the Baptist Health Medical Plaza parking lot,1500 Dodson Ave., Thursday, Feb. 18, in Fort Smith.
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Pablo Guerra-Monje skies along Lecta Avenue in Fort Smith on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, after the Valentine's Day snow.
Pablo Guerra-Monje skies along Lecta Avenue in Fort Smith on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, after the Valentine's Day snow.
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Freshly-fallen snow is seen on the steps of a residence on the northwest corner of South 21st and U streets in Fort Smith on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.
Freshly-fallen snow is seen on the steps of a residence on the northwest corner of South 21st and U streets in Fort Smith on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.
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Fort Smith EMS and Fort Smith Fire Department at the scene of an accident, Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the intersection of US 271 and 71 in Fort Smith.
Fort Smith EMS and Fort Smith Fire Department at the scene of an accident, Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the intersection of US 271 and 71 in Fort Smith.
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Friends use a 4-wheeler to go sledding on Massard Rd., Monday, Feb. 15, after snow blanketed the area overnight.
Friends use a 4-wheeler to go sledding on Massard Rd., Monday, Feb. 15, after snow blanketed the area overnight.
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A Fort Smith Street Department road crew work to keep Old Greenwood Rd clear near Cliff Drive, Monday, Feb. 15, after a heavy snow blanketed the area overnight.
A Fort Smith Street Department road crew work to keep Old Greenwood Rd clear near Cliff Drive, Monday, Feb. 15, after a heavy snow blanketed the area overnight.
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A Fort Smith Street Department crew work along Old Greenwood Road, Monday, Feb. 15, clearing lanes of snow.
A Fort Smith Street Department crew work along Old Greenwood Road, Monday, Feb. 15, clearing lanes of snow.
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TV crews were out early, Monday, Feb. 15, collecting footage of the overnight snow blanketing downtown Fort Smith.
TV crews were out early, Monday, Feb. 15, collecting footage of the overnight snow blanketing downtown Fort Smith.
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Two employees of The Mower Shop, use blowers to clear the driveway, Monday, Feb. 15, at the 3700 Towson Ave business.
Two employees of The Mower Shop, use blowers to clear the driveway, Monday, Feb. 15, at the 3700 Towson Ave business.
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Brandon Becker sweeps snow from the Hope Campus front doors and sidewalks, Monday, Feb. 15, at the 301 S E St facility. Chris Joannides, MSW, executive director said that the homeless shelter provided sleeping arrangements for 128 people, Sunday, Feb. 14, after the outside tempature dropped to single digits and a heavy snow blanketed the area.
Brandon Becker sweeps snow from the Hope Campus front doors and sidewalks, Monday, Feb. 15, at the 301 S E St facility. Chris Joannides, MSW, executive director said that the homeless shelter provided sleeping arrangements for 128 people, Sunday, Feb. 14, after the outside tempature dropped to single digits and a heavy snow blanketed the area.
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Rosewood and Massard, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
Rosewood and Massard, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
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A man walks along Grand Ave at N C St, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
A man walks along Grand Ave at N C St, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
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The Garrison Ave bridge as seen, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
The Garrison Ave bridge as seen, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
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Hwy 253 going South at Fianna Hills, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
Hwy 253 going South at Fianna Hills, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
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I 540 looking West at Zero St exit, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
I 540 looking West at Zero St exit, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
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Massard Rd looking South at Phoenix Ave, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
Massard Rd looking South at Phoenix Ave, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
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Rogers Ave looking East at S 74th St, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
Rogers Ave looking East at S 74th St, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
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A pair of Fort Smith Street Department road graders clear both lanes on Massard that cross Rogers Ave. Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
A pair of Fort Smith Street Department road graders clear both lanes on Massard that cross Rogers Ave. Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
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Garrison Ave from N 13th St looking West, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
Garrison Ave from N 13th St looking West, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
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I 540 looking West from Leigh Ave, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
I 540 looking West from Leigh Ave, Monday, Feb. 15, in Fort Smith.
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Van Buren
Van Buren
Alex Gladden
Van Buren football field
Van Buren football field
Alex Gladden
Van Buren football field
Van Buren football field
Alex Gladden
Gracelawn Cemetery
Gracelawn Cemetery
Alex Gladden
Van Buren McDonald's
Van Buren McDonald's
Alex Gladden
The Reserves at Chaffee Crossing
The Reserves at Chaffee Crossing
Ty Thompson
Arwen, 7 year old terrier mix, explores the snow at the Links Apartments in Fort Smith
Arwen, 7 year old terrier mix, explores the snow at the Links Apartments in Fort Smith
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Jared Williamson with Greenscapes Landscaping uses a tractor with a front-end loader to clear the Walmart Neighborhood Market parking lot on U.S. 71 South, Sunday, Feb. 14, in Fort Smith after snow blanketed the area overnight. JAMIE MITCHELL/TIMES RECORD Caption Override
Jared Williamson with Greenscapes Landscaping uses a tractor with a front-end loader to clear the Walmart Neighborhood Market parking lot on U.S. 71 South, Sunday, Feb. 14, in Fort Smith after snow blanketed the area overnight.
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Garrison Avenue looking West, Sunday, Feb. 14, in Fort Smith after snow blanketed the area overnight.
Garrison Avenue looking West, Sunday, Feb. 14, in Fort Smith after snow blanketed the area overnight.
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Single lanes are cleared on I-540, Sunday, Feb. 14, at Leigh Avenue in Fort Smith.
Single lanes are cleared on I-540, Sunday, Feb. 14, at Leigh Avenue in Fort Smith.
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Vehicles follow a Fort Smith Street Department road grader up Old Greenwood Road, Sunday, Feb. 14, after snow blanketed the area overnight.
Vehicles follow a Fort Smith Street Department road grader up Old Greenwood Road, Sunday, Feb. 14, after snow blanketed the area overnight.
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A plow truck with sander works along Rogers Avenue, Sunday, Feb. 14, in Fort Smith after snow blanketed the area overnight.
A plow truck with sander works along Rogers Avenue, Sunday, Feb. 14, in Fort Smith after snow blanketed the area overnight.
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Sherwood Ave, Bonanza, Ar looking East, Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Sherwood Ave, Bonanza, Ar looking East, Wednesday, Feb. 17.
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A fantasy scene covers the side of a building on N 5th St in downtown Fort Smith.
A fantasy scene covers the side of a building on N 5th St in downtown Fort Smith.
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Personal belongings of the homeless are left at the corner of 6th and B in downtown Fort Smith, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.
Personal belongings of the homeless are left at the corner of 6th and B in downtown Fort Smith, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.
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The homeless gather in the dining facility, Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Hope Campus.
The homeless gather in the dining facility, Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Hope Campus.
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Leigh Avenue is seen Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Fort Smith, after a winter storm passed through the area dropping temperatures to single digits and heavy snowfall.
Leigh Avenue is seen Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Fort Smith, after a winter storm passed through the area dropping temperatures to single digits and heavy snowfall.
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