LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The morning sky hangs low and gray across central Arkansas, with headlights cutting through dense fog along I-40 and Highway 67/167. Visibility has dropped below a mile in many areas, as warm, moist air meets a deep November chill just now creeping south. The calm, damp air will soon give way to gusty winds — and the first hard freeze of the season looms just ahead.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m., while a Freeze Watch is in place from Sunday evening through Monday morning. Forecasters warn that temperatures could plunge to near 20°F in low-lying valleys and rural communities, threatening unprotected pipes, tender vegetation, and outdoor plumbing.
Drivers should slow down and use low beams through the early morning fog, especially on bridges and rural highways where visibility can change fast. Homeowners are urged to wrap faucets, drain hoses, and cover plants ahead of Sunday’s temperature drop.
The sharp cold front moving in late Sunday will slice nearly 30 degrees off today’s highs. By Monday morning, Little Rock could see its coldest reading since early spring, signaling a winter tease for Arkansas. Breezy north winds will make it feel even colder — more like the low 20s before sunrise.
The good news: skies stay clear through Veterans Day, and temperatures begin to rebound midweek. Still, the crisp, dry air means the fall season’s tone has officially changed — and this early chill may only be a preview of a colder stretch leading toward Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Forecast for Little Rock, AR:
Sat: 75/46 – Dense fog early; sunny and mild.
Sun: 63/29 – Breezy and cooler; clear by evening.
Mon: 47/29 – Hard freeze early; cold and sunny.
Tue: 61/44 – Mostly sunny; pleasant for Veterans Day.
Wed: 70/48 – Bright and milder; warming trend continues.
