Little Rock, Arkansas – Arkansas is expected to see a calm stretch of mid-January weather next week, with limited chances for rain and little indication of winter weather impacts from Monday through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, much of Arkansas falls within a below-normal precipitation zone during the January 12–16 period. Temperatures are forecast to trend above seasonal averages, supporting mild afternoons and extended dry conditions across the state.
Central Arkansas, including Little Rock, Conway, and Benton, may see several consecutive dry days with only isolated, low-impact rain chances. Northern Arkansas communities such as Fayetteville, Harrison, and Mountain Home could see a brief shower or sprinkles at times, while the Ozark and Boston Mountains may experience occasional clouds without meaningful precipitation. Southern Arkansas, including Pine Bluff, Camden, and El Dorado, is also expected to remain mostly dry. Major corridors such as I-30, I-40, I-49, U.S. 67, and U.S. 65 are not expected to see weather-related travel disruptions.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation typically reminds drivers that cooler overnight temperatures can lead to patchy morning fog in river valleys and low-lying areas, particularly near the Arkansas and White rivers. Motorists should remain alert during early morning commutes.
The quieter pattern looks likely to persist through much of the workweek, though minor disturbances remain possible. Overall, widespread weather-related impacts across Arkansas appear unlikely through Friday.
