OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The warmth of early November is about to vanish. Crisp, still air will settle across the Plains as one of the coldest nights of the season arrives by Sunday evening. Frost will form fast, lawns will crunch underfoot, and gardeners across central Oklahoma will face a hard freeze before sunrise Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, a Freeze Watch is now in effect for much of central, northern, and western Oklahoma through Monday morning. Temperatures are expected to plunge as low as 23°F, with widespread subfreezing readings from Lawton and Norman north to Enid and Woodward. Even portions of northern Texas could feel the sting of this Arctic air.
Residents should take steps now to protect tender vegetation, outdoor plumbing, and irrigation lines. Pet owners should bring animals inside Sunday evening, as the chill will deepen quickly after sunset. By early Monday, frost and ice crystals may coat windshields, especially in rural and low-lying areas.
Before the cold arrives, the weekend remains mild and bright. Saturday and Sunday will bring sunshine, light winds, and highs near 70°F Saturday, dropping to upper 40s Sunday as the cold front pushes through. Monday stays sunny but brisk, barely reaching 50°F despite full sunshine.
Veterans Day looks much warmer, with highs rebounding into the upper 60s, but this early-season freeze marks a firm reminder that winter’s edge is creeping closer. Forecasters say another round of cold air could return before Thanksgiving—part of a developing pattern hinting at a colder-than-average late November for the Southern Plains.
Five-Day Outlook for Oklahoma City, OK:
Sat: 70/40 – Sunny; calm winds.
Sun: 49/27 – Clear; breezy north winds.
Mon: 50/40 – Sunny; cold morning start.
Tue (Veterans Day): 68/44 – Sunny; milder afternoon.
Wed: 74/48 – Warm sunshine; light breeze.
