Little Rock, AR – A brief blast of near-freezing temperatures could impact northern Arkansas Tuesday night into early Wednesday, just as spring warmth builds later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, cold air will settle across higher elevations and northern counties overnight Tuesday, with lows dipping near or below 32°F. Areas along and north of the I-40 corridor—especially Boone, Johnson, and Newton counties—could see frost development. Residents are advised to protect sensitive plants and take precautions against overnight cold.
While Little Rock itself will remain milder with a Tuesday night low near 42°F, locations such as Harrison and Mountain View may briefly dip near freezing before dawn Wednesday. Winds from the east around 5 mph will keep most areas calm, allowing frost to form where temperatures fall low enough.
Looking ahead, spring warmth will steadily build across the state. Wednesday brings sunny skies and a high near 74°F in Little Rock, with southwest winds up to 15 mph. By Thursday, highs will reach 78°F, and by Sunday, Little Rock could see a high of 80°F under sunny skies.
5-Day Outlook for Little Rock:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 74°F. Low around 54°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 78°F. Winds southwest at 5–15 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, high 69°F. Cooler at night with a low near 44°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 80°F. Calm overnight.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 80°F. Low near 59°F.
