Arkansas – Frost clings to lawns and rooftops across central Arkansas as the day begins under a pale winter sky. The air feels sharp on exposed skin, and car doors creak open more slowly than usual.
In Little Rock, temperatures hover near 20 degrees early, with light winds keeping wind chills in the teens. According to the National Weather Service, cold conditions remain the primary concern today, though skies turn mostly sunny and calm. Wind chills as low as the mid-teens early can still create travel and safety issues, especially on bridges and shaded roads.
Drivers should stay alert through the morning hours. Any moisture left from previous days can refreeze quickly, creating slick patches on overpasses and neighborhood streets. Sidewalks and parking lots may also stay icy longer than expected. Dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and allow extra time if heading out early.
Conditions improve steadily this afternoon. Sunshine helps temperatures climb toward the upper 30s, easing the worst of the cold. Tonight turns mostly clear, and lows dip back into the mid-20s, setting up another frosty start Monday.
A noticeable shift arrives Monday afternoon as highs reach the low 50s under sunny skies. Clouds increase Monday night, signaling a more active pattern. Tuesday brings a chance of showers and a milder feel, with highs pushing the mid-50s before cooler air slips back in Tuesday night.
By Wednesday, skies brighten again with highs in the mid-40s. National outlooks point toward generally below-normal precipitation across much of the South later in the week, while temperatures fluctuate but trend milder overall. The Great Lakes remain heavily frozen, but their influence weakens here as February progresses.
Stay cautious early today, then enjoy the quieter stretch ahead. Another round of changes arrives midweek.
Five-Day Outlook for Little Rock, Arkansas
Monday: Sunny, high near 52
Tuesday: Chance of showers, high near 55
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 45
Thursday: Sunny, high near 50
Friday: Sunny, high near 63
