LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A calm, foggy morning across central Arkansas greets commuters with a damp chill and limited visibility in low-lying areas. But by late week, that gentle haze will be long gone as Arkansas swings from late-fall warmth to a sharp weekend cooldown—one that could bring the first hard freeze of the season.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, mild conditions continue through Saturday with highs climbing into the mid to upper 70s. The stretch will be breezy and bright, perfect for outdoor events, leaf cleanup, and early holiday decorating. Winds will turn northwest late Saturday as a strong cold front moves in, slashing temperatures by nearly 25 degrees by Sunday.
The front will sweep through quietly—no major rain or storms expected—but it will usher in the coldest air so far this November. By Sunday morning, Little Rock will dip into the 40s, and by Sunday night, temperatures across Pulaski, Saline, and Faulkner counties could fall into the upper 20s. Rural areas may reach the mid-20s, prompting a likely frost and freeze warning.
Residents should take precautions to protect outdoor plumbing, tender plants, and pets before Saturday evening. The early-week chill sticks around through Veterans Day, with highs struggling to reach 50°F on Monday before slowly rebounding midweek.
This sharp November cool-down marks Arkansas’s seasonal turning point. With colder air spilling south from the Plains, the Mid-South will finally feel the first true touch of winter—and long-range models hint at another cold surge before Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Forecast for Little Rock, AR:
Thu: 74/59 – Sunny; light south wind.
Fri: 77/54 – Mostly sunny; mild and breezy.
Sat: 76/46 – Cooler late; winds shift northwest.
Sun: 54/30 – Sunny, brisk; first freeze risk.
Mon: 50/30 – Clear, cold morning; gradual warming later.
