Saturday in Arkansas brings varied weather conditions, from morning chills to afternoon mildness, and a warming trend into next week. Here’s a detailed look at what you can expect in Little Rock and across the state.
Saturday morning in Little Rock and throughout Arkansas will start on the cooler side. Expect low temperatures ranging from the low teens in northern areas to the mid-20s further south, including the Little Rock region. Be prepared for a chilly start if you’re heading out early.
By Saturday afternoon, temperatures across Arkansas, including Little Rock, will see a significant rise. High temperatures are anticipated to range from the mid-30s in northern Arkansas to the low 50s in the southern parts of the state. Little Rock should expect to be in the milder range of this spectrum, offering a pleasant afternoon after a cold morning.
Looking ahead, the temperature forecast for Little Rock and Arkansas indicates a welcome warming trend extending through Monday. While Saturday will remain below average for this time of year, relief is on the horizon. Expect progressively warmer days as we move from Sunday into the early part of next week. This gradual climb in temperatures will be a welcome change after the recent cold snap.
Residents of Little Rock and Arkansas can anticipate a moderation in temperatures each day as we progress through the upcoming weekend and into the middle of next work week. After experiencing a deep freeze, this warm-up is something to look forward to. Enjoy the more comfortable conditions as the weather transitions.
A recent winter storm brought snow and sleet to Arkansas, and this map shows the preliminary accumulations. As predicted, the highest snow accumulations were concentrated in far northern Arkansas. Moving southward towards central Arkansas, including Little Rock, the snow amounts decreased considerably. In the southern half to one-third of the state, precipitation mainly fell as freezing rain, despite some sleet reported in certain areas. Little Rock experienced minimal snow accumulation from this system.
On this day in weather history, back in 1971, eastern Arkansas was impacted by two tornadoes. These tornadoes caused damage in Colt and near McGehee. These events were part of a larger tornado outbreak that affected a wider region, including portions of Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana. While not directly related to the current forecast, it serves as a reminder of Arkansas’s vulnerability to severe weather events throughout the year.
