Tree limbs and power lines in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley were brought down by the weight of ice and snow, which caused a multitude of problems for the electric companies.
5NEWS spoke with a Ft. Smith woman who said a live power line was draped across the roof of her home at 22nd and V St. for more than three hours Friday morning.
The Ft. Smith Fire Department was on scene to make sure the area was safe until OG&E arrived to cut the power.
The power line was brought down by a tree limb that snapped under the weight of heavy snow and ice, and this was just one of many areas dealing with similar problems.