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South Arkansas Thanksgiving Weather: Rain, Freezing Rain Possible Nov. 22-28
El Dorado, AR – Southern Arkansas residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel should monitor the November 22 28 weather outlook, with rain a potential concern and snow or freezing rai
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-11-15T00:10:25.841Z
El Dorado, AR – Southern Arkansas residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel should monitor the November 22 28 weather outlook, with rain a potential concern and snow or freezing rain remaining possibilities if colder air reaches the region.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center, eight to 14 day temperature and precipitation outlooks issued Saturday, November 14, provide an early look at weather patterns during Thanksgiving week.
The broader regional outlook favors above normal precipitation in neighboring Louisiana and Mississippi, while portions of the Mid South and Ozarks are closer to near normal precipitation.
Southern Arkansas lies near this transition area, although the available forecast description does not establish an exact precipitation probability category for the region.
These outlooks describe the likelihood of precipitation totals falling above, near or below normal over the seven day period, rather than predicting individual storms.
Could Southern Arkansas See Snow or Freezing Rain?
Rain would generally be the more likely precipitation type during milder late November conditions.
However, snow or freezing rain cannot be entirely ruled out if colder temperatures coincide with precipitation.
Communities including El Dorado, Camden, Magnolia, Hope, Texarkana and Monticello could experience changing precipitation types if a sufficiently cold weather system develops.
NOAA's extended outlook does not specifically forecast snowfall, ice accumulation or a winter storm.
Thanksgiving and Black Friday Travel Outlook
Thanksgiving falls Thursday, November 26, followed by Black Friday on November 27.
Drivers traveling Interstate 30, U.S. Highway 82, U.S. Highway 167 and U.S. Highway 278 should monitor updated forecasts.
Rain could create wet roads and reduced visibility, while freezing rain could produce slippery conditions if temperatures fall below freezing.
No specific hazardous travel period has been identified.
More detailed forecasts should clarify precipitation timing, potential rainfall amounts and whether colder conditions could affect holiday travel.
For now, southern Arkansas residents should monitor the evolving Thanksgiving forecast as confidence improves.