Arkansas — A gray, quiet sky hangs low over Little Rock this morning, and the cold feels sharp enough to cling to every railing, windshield, and shaded roadway. Moisture trapped beneath the cloud deck may leave thin frost on bridges and ramps, especially along I-30 and I-430. Drivers should brace for slick patches while temperatures sit in the upper 20s and low 30s.
Winds remain calm, but that stillness works against commuters as freezing air settles into valleys and low-lying stretches. Meteorologists urge caution in early travel because flash freezing becomes more common in December when daytime thaw quickly refreezes on pavement. Steer gently, widen your following distance, and watch for icy sheen at intersections.
Sunlight tries to break through later today as warmer southwest flow develops. Highs climb into the mid-40s, offering a gradual warm-up that helps reduce frost risk by afternoon. Mostly cloudy skies return tonight with temperatures dipping into the low 30s, but winds stay light, limiting new hazards.
Saturday begins mostly cloudy, then turns brighter as clearing spreads in. Highs reach the lower 50s with a mild southeast breeze, giving residents a comfortable window for early holiday errands, outdoor decorating, or leaf cleanup before cooler air returns.
Sunday brings the next subtle shift. Partly sunny skies dominate, but a light northwest wind arrives by midday as a weak boundary slides through. Highs reach the mid-50s, though cooler air waits behind the change. No snow is expected here, yet long-range models hint at broader winter systems strengthening across the Midwest between December 11–17, which could influence regional travel heading into the holiday period.
⭐ Five-Day Outlook
Today: Partly sunny, high 45.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low 31.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then sunny, high 53.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 54.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 44.
