Arkansas – Cold air grips central Arkansas this morning as frost coats rooftops, parked cars, and grassy yards across the Little Rock metro. The air feels sharp and still, and untreated pavement cools quickly, creating a brief but important window for slick travel during the early hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, temperatures started near 30 degrees with calm winds and clear skies. While sunshine helps later today, bridges, overpasses, and shaded roadways may remain slick through mid-morning. Drivers along I-30, I-40, and Highway 67 should slow down and allow extra time early.
By this afternoon, temperatures rebound into the low 50s as southerly winds return. Conditions improve steadily, setting up a much warmer Saturday. Highs climb into the mid-60s with sunshine and gusty winds, melting remaining frost and drying road surfaces. Outdoor plans and travel conditions look favorable through most of Saturday.
Changes arrive late Saturday night into Sunday as clouds increase and cooler air filters back in. Sunday stays mostly sunny but cooler, with highs in the mid-50s. By Monday, a weak system brings a slight chance of showers. Rain amounts remain light, but wet pavement could briefly slow traffic during peak hours.
Looking toward Christmas week, temperatures trend warmer again, pushing near 70 by Tuesday and Wednesday. Meteorologists continue monitoring a larger winter pattern across the central U.S. While Little Rock avoids wintry precipitation for now, colder air north of Arkansas could impact regional Christmas travel routes later next week.
For today, use caution during the freezing morning hours, especially on elevated roadways. Stay weather-aware as December’s transition season accelerates. Traveling for Christmas soon? Let us know what conditions you’re seeing near your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Little Rock, Arkansas
• Saturday: Sunny, high near 65
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 54
• Monday: Slight chance of showers, high near 57
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 70
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 71
