AR Weather: Prepare for First Winter Cold Front This Weekend

Late this weekend, Southwest Arkansas will get its first real taste of winter. According to the National Weather Service, a cold front is expected to move through the region late Saturday afternoon, bringing freezing or near-freezing temperatures to much of the state. Boot season will officially be here!

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The northern parts of Arkansas will feel the chill first, with overnight lows dipping into the low 30s Saturday night and Monday’s highs only reaching the mid to upper 40s. Here in Southwest Arkansas, Texarkana, the cooler temperatures are expected to settle in by Sunday, with lows Sunday night in the mid-30s and Monday’s highs only in the mid-50s.

Now’s the time to start preparing, especially for your pets and plants.

Keep Pets Warm and Safe in Arkansas

If you have outdoor pets, please make sure they have a warm, dry, insulated space that’s raised off the cold ground and protected from wind. Keep fresh water and food available and, if possible, bring them inside where they can stay warm and cozy with you and the rest of your family.

Protect Your Plants in Arkansas For Cold Temperatures through The Winter

Bring your potted plants indoors or into the garage before the temperatures drop. For garden plants that might be too delicate for the cold, you can cover them with a light sheet, blanket, or frost cloth to help hold in warmth.

Even a brief cold snap can be tough on pets and plants. These easy steps can make all the difference through the cold winter months ahead.