The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2025–2026 Winter Forecast describes the national outlook as “mostly mild—with pockets of wild.”
Editor Carol Connare notes that “most areas will experience near-normal to slightly milder temperatures,” though the Deep South should expect a warmer, quieter winter overall.
For Arkansas homeowners, that means a mild, dry season ahead—marked by fewer cold snaps, little snow, and an easier stretch for household maintenance.
A Milder Winter for the Natural State
Arkansas falls within the Deep South region in the Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast, which includes Little Rock, and other cities down south like Jackson, MS and New Orleans. The region is expected to see above-normal temperatures this winter, with the coldest stretches arriving in mid-December, early and late January, and early February…