A blanket of fog and frost greeted central Arkansas early this morning, with temperatures dipping into the upper 20s across the Little Rock area. Windshields shimmered with ice, and visibility fell below four miles in some spots, especially in low-lying valleys and along I-30 and I-40. The calm, misty air will lift slowly as the sun climbs, leading to a noticeable warm-up through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, conditions will turn sunny later today, with highs near 55°F by afternoon. South winds will gradually strengthen midweek, helping temperatures climb into the upper 50s and low 60s Wednesday and Thursday. Despite the brief warm spell, forecasters warn that another cooldown looms for the weekend, with highs likely dropping back into the 40s by Saturday.
Drivers should stay alert for patchy fog through early morning hours, especially on shaded bridges and overpasses where frost may cause slick patches. Meteorologists are also monitoring a broader pattern developing across the Midwest and Great Lakes between December 11–17, which may funnel colder air southward into Arkansas as early as next week.
For now, Arkansans can expect a pleasant, sunny stretch through Thursday — ideal for outdoor chores, early holiday errands, and travel — before temperatures dip again heading into the weekend.
Five-Day Snapshot (Little Rock, AR):
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 59°F.
Thursday: Sunny, high 55°F.
Friday: Sunny, high 60°F, low 36°F.
Saturday: 20% chance of showers, high 46°F.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 37°F.
