For a better idea of the
seasonal changes in our local weather click
here for a climate summary of Fort
Smith, Arkansas.
The Talimena Scenic Drive crosses a mountain
range formed by a unique geological process, which can make the
weather considerably different than nearby cities.
The key word is unpredictable.
The valleys surrounding the Drive may be warm
and muggy while the mountaintops are considerably cooler. Likewise
the valleys may be covered in fog or rain while the mountaintops
break through the clouds to create a sunny day.
We have links here to two National Weather Service
offices that provide weather forecasts and live radar for Talihina,
Oklahoma and Mena, Arkansas. Generally the temperatures you see
in these forecasts will be somewhat warmer than what you find on
the mountain tops.