Little Rock, Arkansas – A broad late-winter warm-up is setting up across Arkansas, pushing temperatures well above seasonal averages and bringing a stretch that feels more like early spring than February. The shift is expected to improve travel conditions, support outdoor work, and ease heating demand statewide.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the Feb. 9–15 outlook favors above-normal temperatures across nearly all of Arkansas. The strongest signal is centered over the Mid-South and Lower Mississippi Valley, placing the state firmly within a warmer-than-average pattern through the middle of the month.
In central Arkansas, including Little Rock, Conway, and Benton, afternoon highs are expected to climb into the upper 50s and 60s on multiple days, offering comfortable daytime conditions. Northwest Arkansas, including Fayetteville, Rogers, and Bentonville, will also trend warmer, though nighttime temperatures may still dip enough for a cool start to the day.
Southern and eastern Arkansas, including Pine Bluff, El Dorado, and the Delta region, may experience the most noticeable warmth, with several afternoons feeling distinctly springlike.
Despite the temperature rebound, the pattern remains dry. No organized rain or winter weather systems are evident during this stretch, keeping flooding concerns low but limiting soil moisture recharge.
Cooler nights will persist, but the overall trend points to a quiet and mild period. Additional outlooks will determine whether the warmth holds into the second half of February.
