Tulsa, OK – The air is crisp, the streets are quiet, and a thin layer of moisture may soon turn slick as freezing drizzle threatens parts of northeastern Oklahoma. Temperatures hover just above freezing now, but by late Wednesday night, the next winter weather concern for the Tulsa metro could arrive — subtle, but potentially slippery.
Meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Tulsa expect light drizzle developing after 9 p.m., which may change to freezing rain after midnight as readings dip toward 31°F–32°F. Only trace amounts are expected, but even a light glaze can create icy patches on untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses, particularly along I-44, US-75, and Route 412 through the metro and surrounding counties.
Winds will shift north around 10 to 15 mph, keeping the chill steady through Thursday. Skies clear by afternoon, but early travel may be slow. Drivers should reduce speeds, avoid sudden braking, and allow extra time for commutes before sunrise.
Friday turns sharply sunnier and calmer, bringing highs back near 49°F, followed by a mild and dry weekend — a brief pause before another system hints at possible changes mid-next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Tulsa, OK:
- Thursday: Freezing drizzle early, then clearing, high 37°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 49°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 51°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 49°F.
- Monday: Clear and mild, high 50°F.
