Arkansas – Gray fog drifts across quiet streets as the cold presses in, muting sound and shrinking sightlines. Windshields glisten, breath hangs in the air, and the morning feels cautious across central Arkansas.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, patchy fog developed before sunrise with temperatures below freezing. Visibility dropped at times, especially on secondary roads and low-lying areas south of the metro. While winds remain calm, slick spots may form where moisture freezes on contact.
In Little Rock, temperatures start near the upper 20s before climbing toward the upper 30s today. Sunshine breaks through late morning, improving visibility and helping dry pavement. Still, shaded bridges and ramps may stay slick longer than expected. Drivers should ease off speeds on I-30, I-40, and local connectors during the early hours.
Conditions turn quieter tonight with increasing clouds and lows near the lower 20s. Thursday brings a brief rebound. Highs reach the low 40s with partial sunshine, offering a short break from winter’s bite. A slight chance of light rain arrives Thursday night, but colder air follows quickly.
By Friday, colder north winds return. Highs slip into the mid-30s, then drop sharply Friday night. Lows fall near single digits, setting up a renewed flash-freeze risk wherever daytime melting occurs. Saturday stays sunny but cold, with highs in the mid-20s and a crisp breeze.
This pattern mirrors a broader Midwest-to-South cold surge. With the Great Lakes heavily iced, cold air continues to funnel south, keeping winter hazards active across Arkansas even without snow.
Plan extra travel time early today and again Friday night. Protect pets, pipes, and plants ahead of the next freeze. More advisories could follow as temperatures swing into the weekend.
Five-Day Outlook for Little Rock, Arkansas
Today: Patchy fog early, then sunny, high near 39
Tonight: Increasing clouds, low near 23
Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 42
Friday: Partly sunny, colder, high near 34
Saturday: Sunny and cold, high near 26
