Winter weather makes good sledding conditions for central Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Whether you're stepping onto a snowboard, or surfing on the ice with your own two feet, the slippery slopes of central Arkansas have made for a creative snow day.
Spending a snow day sliding on a hill of ice, Mike Orndorff said this round of winter weather comes with precaution.
'I think it's faster and more dangerous for sure,' Orndorff said.
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Finnley Fitzhugh takes on a more traditional route while sledding, but even he said it comes with a risk.
'It's fun and fast but also it can be painful if you mess up,' Fitzhugh said.
The winter storm has made for a good sledding opportunity these Arkansans said they can't pass up.
'It doesn't snow that much a year, it may only snow like twice,' Fitzhugh said.
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