CONWAY — Yet another fall snowstorm hit the region Monday night and into Tuesday, leading to school and event cancellations, causing power outages throughout the region, and making driving challenging, with some roads being closed due to trees and limbs falling in the road.
Many residents were still without power by Tuesday evening.
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