The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued a statewide Winter Storm Watch on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 20, 2026, ahead of an expected system of significant wintry precipitation.
The watch cautions that a “high impact winter weather event” is expected Friday night through Saturday night, with total snow accumulations exceeding 4 inches across portions of northern and central Arkansas. The rest of the state is expected to receive a winter mixture of snow, sleet and/or freezing rain.
The Winter Storm Watch was in effect for every corner of the state. Forecasts later this week will refine the timing and locations of expected accumulations.
Impacts of the winter storm are expected to affect travel.
The weather service says residents should take initial precautionary steps for a winter storm by having emergency supplies for homes and vehicles; checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; and replenishing fuel for vehicles and heating sources.
The latest forecast for Arkadelphia heightens the potential of snow and sleet Friday night and Saturday, with a 90% chance of precipitation.
Expect cold rain Wednesday, when the high will be 52 and the low will be around 36. Chances for rain continue through Thursday night, followed by a possibility for rain turning to a wintry mix starting sometime around noon Friday.
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