Winter Storm Warnings continue across the vast majority of Arkansas through the Thursday-Friday (January 9-10) timeframe. A Winter Weather Advisory is posted in the far southeast. The Winter Storm Warning area currently encompasses where the highest confidence for impactful conditions exist.
Arctic Cold Front Heading to Arkansas
Dangerous cold air is coming to Arkansas this week.
Areas of light snow are expected on Thursday, especially from northern into central Arkansas. Advisory criteria accumulations are possible. There could be some travel issues as temperatures turn sharply colder.
Arctic air will be in place at the end of the week, with well below normal temperatures in the forecast. Breezy northwest winds will create wind chill index values below zero across much of the region Thursday night and Friday morning. Temperatures will fall below zero in parts of the Ozark Mountains Friday morning, with readings below freezing statewide during the day.
Latest Winter Weather Briefing for Arkansas - Rain, Freezing Rain, Snow, Ice Accumulation and Sleet
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Winter Weather Briefing for Arkansas - Rain, Freezing Rain, and Snow Possible
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Winter Weather Briefing for Arkansas Wednesday and Thursday 01/25 & 01/26/22
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