Arkansas – Headlights glow through shallow fog, brake lights blur, and damp pavement chills drivers early as central Arkansas starts the day at the freezing mark. Visibility drops at times around Little Rock, where temperatures hover near 32 degrees and moisture clings to roads.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy fog and mist linger through the morning before gradual improvement. Highs rebound to the mid-60s as clouds thin. Calm winds help fog form early, then allow warming to accelerate by late morning.
Travel requires extra care early, especially along I-30, I-40, and surface streets near rivers and low spots. Slow down, increase following distance, and watch for slick patches where mist freezes briefly on bridges. Conditions improve steadily as temperatures rise.
Tonight turns quieter and milder, with lows near the low 40s. Monday brings a sharp shift. Sunshine pushes highs into the low 70s, well above February averages, signaling a pronounced thaw across the Arkansas River Valley.
By Tuesday, clouds increase and warmth holds near the low 70s. Moisture builds during the afternoon. Showers become more likely Tuesday night, with chances rising to around 60 percent. A rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out late, though severe weather is not expected at this time. Wet roads could slow early Wednesday travel.
Wednesday stays mild with scattered showers early, then partial clearing. Highs settle near the low 60s. No Arctic air follows, keeping winter threats sidelined for now.
Looking into the 6–10 day window, above-normal temperatures remain favored across Arkansas. Additional rain chances appear late week, but the broader signal points toward a sustained February thaw and early hints of spring.
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Five-Day Weather Outlook for Little Rock, Arkansas
Today: Fog early, then mostly cloudy and warmer. High 64°F.
Monday: Sunny and warm. High 73°F.
Tuesday: Cloudy, showers late. High 73°F.
Wednesday: Chance of showers, cooler. High 62°F.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, mild. High 65°F.
