Little Rock, AR – Headlights glow dimly through the mist this morning as dense fog blankets Central Arkansas, creating slick conditions and low visibility for commuters. The still, cold air sits heavy across Interstate 30, Highway 67, and local routes, reminding drivers that winter travel hazards aren’t limited to snow.
The National Weather Service in Little Rock reports visibility below a quarter mile in spots, with patchy fog lingering through 10 a.m. Saturday. Residents are urged to use low-beam headlights, reduce speed, and allow extra distance when driving. Temperatures hover near 33°F, meaning road surfaces could briefly slick over in shaded areas or on bridges.
Once the fog lifts, skies turn mostly sunny with a high near 51°F today. Sunday brings partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-50s, followed by a slight cool-down as Monday morning dips into the upper 20s and low 30s — the region’s first widespread December freeze of the season.
Monday and Tuesday stay clear and bright, with daytime highs climbing back toward mid-50s, offering a comfortable stretch for outdoor work, early holiday decorating, or yard cleanup. However, long-range models (Dec. 11–17) suggest colder air could return to the southern Plains and mid-Mississippi Valley, hinting at an early winter pattern developing northward.
5-Day Outlook:
- Saturday: Dense fog early, high 51°F, low 38°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 56°F, low 32°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 46°F, low 29°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 54°F, low 41°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 60°F.
