LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A calm but crisp weekend is unfolding across central Arkansas as fall’s first true chill slides south, following a brief touch of light rain early today. Leaves rustle under a cool north breeze this morning, signaling the shift toward a quieter, drier stretch that could feel more like early winter by Monday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, Saturday’s mild start will fade as cooler air filters in behind a weak front. Temperatures will dip into the upper 30s tonight, allowing patchy frost to develop north of I-40 in low-lying areas. Sunday turns sunny but cool, with highs near the upper 50s — ideal for post-Halloween cleanup or early holiday decorating before evenings turn brisk again.
The agency notes that winds remain light through Monday, but another air mass from the Plains may deepen the chill by early next week. Highs Monday will rebound into the mid-60s before sliding again Tuesday night, with widespread lows in the 40s. While Arkansas stays dry for now, early November models hint at the first chance of colder rain or a mix north of the Ozarks late next week — a potential sign that winter’s doorstep isn’t far off.
Drivers planning early week commutes along I-30 and I-40 should expect clear skies but be ready for sharp sunrise glare and frosty bridges in rural areas. Residents are urged to protect sensitive plants, check vehicle fluids, and use the extra daylight hour safely as clocks fall back Sunday at 2 a.m.
Five-Day Forecast for Little Rock, AR:
Sat: 63/38 – Mostly cloudy early, then clearing; cooler air settling in.
Sun: 57/37 – Sunny and calm; patchy frost north of I-40.
Mon: 66/43 – Mild sunshine; light south breeze in afternoon.
Tue: 70/48 – Bright and dry; gradual warming trend.
Wed: 74/50 – Pleasant and sunny; seasonally warm midweek.
