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Little Rock, Arkansas – Winter officially begins across Arkansas on Saturday as the winter solstice arrives, marking the shortest day of the year and the start of longer, colder nights that can stress homes and plumbing. While temperatures may vary in the days ahead, state officials say this weekend is a critical reminder to prepare now, especially with January’s colder pattern still to come.
According to the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management and the State Fire Marshal’s Office, frozen pipes remain one of the most common winter-related causes of property damage. Pipes in crawl spaces, unheated garages, attics, and along exterior walls are most at risk during overnight freezes, even when daytime temperatures rebound…