National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Chances for wintry precip will begin first in western OK Friday morning where temperatures drop below freezing first, with chances spreading north and east through the day. Much of the precip during the day will be light, but even light amounts can cause travel problems. Heavier wintry precip is expected to move in later Friday afternoon and evening across the entire area.
A high-impact winter storm arrives today and continues over the weekend. Heaviest snow and sleet will impact our area tonight into Saturday morning and Saturday night into Sunday morning. Here is a look at the timeline of precipitation and associated impacts.
Greatest snow accumulations (8" or higher) is expected across northern and central Oklahoma with lower amounts possible across areas to the south. These snow amounts include sleet accumulations of 2" or more across portions of south central and southern Oklahoma and western north Texas. The heaviest ice is expected from western north Texas into southern Oklahoma with totals up to 1/10 of an inch.
Light precipitation is expected early this afternoon when a light wintry mix will be possible across western Oklahoma and western north TX. Increasing coverage in precipitation through the afternoon with dropping temperatures will give way to snow/wintry mix (sleet/freezing rain).
There will likely be a lull in precipitation Saturday afternoon, but overall the predominant precipitation type Saturday across northern Oklahoma would be snow, while a wintry mix (sleet/freezing rain) is more likely to the south. Once again the greatest chances for freezing rain will be near or south of the Red River. Snow will begin to become the predominant precipitation type Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect tonight through Monday morning. Bitterly cold air and breezy winds will lead to dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero which could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Local Weather History For January 23rd...
The lowest temperature recorded in the state of Oklahoma for the year
of 1906 was recorded on this date at Okmulgee, as the mercury dropped
to minus 15 degrees. Despite being cold, the temperature was not a
record.

Text Product Selector (Selected product opens in current window)
Weather Observations Area Forecast Discussion Air Quality Forecasts Hydrology Information Frequently Asked Questions Social Media
Observations Discussion Air Quality Hydrology FAQ Social Media
 
Submit a Storm Report Graphical Weather Forecasts Aviation Weather Forecasts Climate Data Storm Data Weather Radio Information
Storm Reports Gridded Forecast Aviation Climate Storm Data Weather Radio  
 
Satellite Information Hourly Weather Forecast Fire Weather Information Past Weather Events StormReady Skywarn/Storm Spotters
Satellite Hourly Forecast Fire Weather Past Events StormReady Storm Spotters