First Winter Storm Watch for the Season Issued for Arkansas

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:29 PM

By Scott McCaulley @smcckc

Photo courtesy National Weather Service Little Rock

The first alert has been issued for the potential for Winter Weather later this week.

The National Weather Service Offices in Little Rock and Tulsa have issued a Winter Storm Watch that begins Friday afternoon for northwest Arkansas and Friday evening for north central Arkansas. Current forecasts call for a possible four inches of snow in that region in addition to extremely cold air with gusty winds.

The National Weather Service office in Springfield has yet to issue any winter weather alerts for the Missouri Ozarks with most forecast models currently calling for snow to begin early Saturday morning.

WAYS TO LISTEN

More from Local News

Stone County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Stolen Vehicle

The Stone County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) is looking for a stolen truck, according to a Facebook post by the SCSO.
MDC reminds hunters of changes to the 2026 coyote hunting season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters they can now use artificial light and other methods for an extended period during the coyote hunting season. Regulations changes approved by the Conservation Commission in fall 2025 allow the use of artificial light, night vision, and thermal imagery equipment from Jan. 1 through Sept. 30, excluding the prescribed spring turkey hunting season. The changes took effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Today is the second federal holiday of the year in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Week Starts, Ends Cold

Another round of back-and-forth temperatures are expected in the Lakes Region this week.
Stone County Vehicle Fire Under Investigation

A vehicle fire in Lampe over the weekend is under investigation.

Ways To Listen to KCAX Branson 4U

Download The App that Fits Your Lifestyle

Click the links below if you have an Apple or Android phone to download our app. This will let you listen to us no matter where you are. On the lake? No problem, In another country? No problem. If you use Alexa at home, just say "Alexa, Play Branson4u" no matter where you live.
Apple store
Download here if you have an Apple device, including iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
This will place our app directly on the desktop of your device, making it easy to
access with just a click. Plus, our app is compatible with Apple CarPlay, so you can
seamlessly use it in your car too!
Google Play
Download here if you have an Android device, including phone, tablet, or computer.
This will place our app directly on the home screen of your device, making it easy to
access with just a tap. Plus, our app is compatible with Android Auto, so you can seamlessly
use it in your car too!
Alexa
If you use Alexa at home, just say "Alexa, Play Branson4u" no matter where you live.
Download Alexa here!

First Winter Storm Watch for the Season Issued for Arkansas

Share

WAYS TO LISTEN

More from Local News

Ways To Listen to KCAX Branson 4U

Download The App that Fits Your Lifestyle

Weather on KCAX Branson 4U