Ice, snow, and slush cover some Northwest Arkansas roads [Video]

Ice, snow, and slush are covering many roads in Northwest Arkansas.That includes Interstate 49 north of Elm Springs, which was full of slush.Roads elsewhere in Benton and Carroll counties have been seeing snow. ARDOT’s map shows the current conditions.The Arkansas Department of Transportation prepared the roads ahead of the weather.Crews dropped salt brine onto the roads in Carroll, Boone, Marion, Baxter, and other counties Sunday morning.Because of the rain early Sunday morning, crews weren’t able to pre-treat the roads in Benton County without it washing away. ARDOT spokesperson Dave Parker said they turned their attention toward Sunday afternoon and evening as temperatures start to drop.”I would pay special attention to the forecast and, you know, maybe allow just for a little more time Monday morning,” said Parker.DRIVING SAFETYDon’t. Driving on icy roads is dangerous.What if I have to drive?Kimma Harper, president of the Driving Academy of Northwest Arkansas, shared these …