Tulsa, OK – A winter weather mix is expected to spread across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas Monday into Monday night, bringing periods of light snow, sleet, and freezing rain that may create minor travel impacts—especially in higher elevations. While precipitation amounts will remain light overall, temperatures hovering near freezing could still produce slick spots on untreated roads.
According to the National Weather Service Tulsa, light snow is favored across northeast Oklahoma, including areas near Bartlesville, Miami, and portions of the I-44 corridor. Farther south through southeast Oklahoma into northwest Arkansas, a mix of sleet and light freezing rain is increasingly likely, with measurable precipitation chances generally in the 20–50% range depending on the location.
Temperatures will stay in the low to mid-30s through the day Monday, which will directly influence whether precipitation falls as snow or transitions to a wintry mix. Locations such as Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Mena, and the Ozark region may see the greatest potential for light icing due to colder pockets at higher elevations.
The current timing window favors impacts from 6 a.m. Monday through midnight Tuesday, though updates remain possible as small temperature shifts could change precipitation type and accumulation. Even minor accumulations could make bridges and overpasses slick during the evening and overnight hours.
Forecasters emphasize that while widespread travel disruptions are not expected, residents should monitor conditions closely and prepare for pockets of hazardous driving, especially in southeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.
