Little Rock, Arkansas – Low clouds thin across Arkansas this morning as mild air settles in, softening what usually feels like a biting January start. Pavement dries out fast, but Winter remains close enough to matter. With students back in classrooms, traffic builds early, and visibility changes quickly under lingering cloud cover.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, temperatures climb well above average today and Wednesday, reaching the upper 60s to near 70 degrees. Winds stay light early, then turn southerly ahead of an approaching storm system. Rain chances increase late Wednesday night, becoming more widespread Thursday.
Across central Arkansas, conditions stay calm through much of today. Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, and Conway see gradual clearing and dry roads. By Wednesday evening, clouds thicken again, and the air feels heavier. Showers arrive Thursday morning, with periods of steady rain continuing into Thursday night. Gusts could reach 20 to 25 mph at times.
Friday brings lingering showers, mainly after midday, keeping roads damp along I-30, I-40, and Highway 67. While no Snow or Freeze is expected, drivers should remain alert. Warm afternoons followed by cooler nights can still lead to slick spots on shaded roads later in the week.
By the weekend, drier air returns and temperatures cool back toward seasonal levels. For now, keep umbrellas nearby, plan extra drive time Thursday, and slow down in school zones. More Weather Alerts may be issued as rainfall timing sharpens. How different does this January warmth feel where you live?
Five Day Weather Outlook for Little Rock, Arkansas
- Today: Gradual clearing, mild, high near 71
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, high near 66
- Thursday: Showers likely, breezy, high near 69
- Friday: Chance of showers, cooler late, high near 67
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, high near 54
