Little Rock, Arkansas – Arkansas wakes to a sharp, metallic cold, with light snow drifting across dark pavement and crunching under tires. Wind pushes flakes sideways, and bridges glaze first, turning routine drives into calculated risks.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through Sunday evening. Mixed precipitation is expected, with sleet accumulations between 6 and 12 inches across parts of the region and snow totals of 2 to 6 inches near central Arkansas. Ice accumulations up to three-quarters of an inch remain possible farther south and east. An Extreme Cold Warning continues through Tuesday, with wind chills dropping as low as 10 to 20 below zero.
Travel conditions are steadily worsening. Roads become slick quickly, especially on overpasses and shaded stretches. Even treated routes refreeze as temperatures struggle to rise. Arkansas Department of Transportation crews urge drivers to delay travel when possible and check road conditions before heading out.
In Little Rock, temperatures hover in the teens today, limiting melting. Snow and sleet compact under traffic, creating uneven, icy surfaces. Flash freezing becomes a major concern later as precipitation tapers, locking in hazards well into Sunday night. Power outages remain possible where ice weighs down trees and lines.
Cold air settles in early next week. Skies clear Monday, but bitter temperatures persist, keeping snowpack intact and roads icy during morning and evening travel. Pipes, pets, and exposed skin face increased risk as the cold lingers.
Looking ahead, longer-range outlooks suggest colder-than-normal conditions continue into midweek, while precipitation chances decrease. Additional advisories may follow as impacts evolve.
Five-Day Outlook for Little Rock, Arkansas
• Today: Snow and sleet; high near 15
• Sunday: Wintry mix ending; high near 20
• Monday: Sunny and bitter; high near 22
• Tuesday: Sunny; high near 33
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny; high near 33
