A brittle cold hangs over central Arkansas this morning as Little Rock wakes to 33°F and a soft layer of frost clinging to rooftops and fields. Breath clouds in the air, and the city feels still — the quiet before a possible late-week change to wintry weather.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, skies remain partly cloudy early, with temperatures holding just above freezing. Winds stay light, but the air remains brisk and dry, signaling another round of chilly mornings ahead. Highs climb to the low 40s this afternoon before falling sharply again tonight, with lows near 25°F expected under mostly clear skies.
Wednesday brings milder sunshine and a high near 50°F, but a shift begins Thursday as clouds return and moisture creeps in from the southwest. By late Thursday night, forecasters note a 20% chance of freezing rain or sleet, especially north of the Arkansas River and along higher terrain west of I-40. Even a light glaze could make early travel Friday morning slippery on bridges and untreated surfaces.
Friday will recover to the mid-40s with clearing skies, followed by a bright, dry weekend ideal for outdoor decorating or holiday errands. However, early mornings will remain cold through the first week of December — a reminder that winter’s arrival is already setting the stage for potential icy episodes later this month.
Five-Day Outlook for Little Rock, AR
Today: Becoming sunny, high 42°F.
Tonight: Clear, low 25°F.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 50°F.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 40°F; wintry mix possible late.
Friday: Partly sunny, high 45°F; clearing by afternoon.
