LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Many Arkansans have rejoiced in the “fake spring” pattern we've seen over the past few weeks.
Unfortunately, good things can't last forever, and another round of wintry rain is becoming increasingly likely in parts of the state. The National Weather Service in North Little Rock has issued a winter storm warning and winter weather advisory for northwest and north-central Arkansas.
This warning area does not include the Little Rock metro.
Although Central Arkansas is not expecting wintry weather, another round of rain and cold temperatures will help kick off the work week.
Starting Sunday night, rain showers will move in from the west. By midnight, rain will spread mostly across central and western Arkansas.
By rush hour Monday morning, rain will turn to snow/ice across northwest Arkansas. Central Arkansas will continue to see only rain.
Rain will turn to snow/ice by lunchtime across north central Arkansas. Winter precipitation continues across northwest Arkansas. Light to moderate rain continues in the rest of the state.
By rush hour on Monday evening, precipitation will begin to improve from west to east. A risk of wintry precipitation will remain possible across northeast Arkansas.
By Monday night/midnight Tuesday, all clouds and rain will be to our east.
Snow and ice will create minor impacts to travel across northwest and north-central Arkansas. Anyone traveling north along Interstate 65 (toward Clinton) or west along I-40 (toward Russellville and Fort Smith) should use caution.
Due to clear skies, Arkansas will see a cool start through Tuesday, but warmer temperatures will come in the afternoon. This sunny, spring-like pattern will continue over the next few days.