Little Rock, AR – Arkansas will feel the effects of the incoming Arctic blast beginning Saturday, November 30, as a surge of cold air moves south from the Plains into the Ozarks, bringing freezing temperatures and potentially slick travel conditions into early December.
According to the National Weather Service, the Arctic front will push through the state late Saturday night, causing temperatures to tumble into the 20s and 30s across northern and central Arkansas. Wind chills could dip into the teens, especially along the higher terrain in the Ozarks and the I-49 corridor.
Drivers traveling along I-40 and I-49 should prepare for possible frost, black ice, and freezing bridges during the morning commute Monday and Tuesday. Forecasters warn that any lingering moisture could quickly refreeze overnight, especially in shaded or elevated areas.
This cold outbreak is part of a larger Arctic surge sweeping across much of the Midwest and Plains, reaching as far south as Texas and Oklahoma before spilling into the lower Mississippi Valley. While this blast will moderate by late next week, temperatures are expected to remain below average into early December.
Residents are encouraged to bring pets indoors, protect pipes, and check on vulnerable neighbors as temperatures fall well below seasonal norms.
