Oklahoma — A gray sky hangs over the metro this morning as cold air lingers, with patches of frost clinging to cars and rooftops. It feels quiet now, but Oklahoma City is entering a week of sharp temperature swings that demand attention.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, a few light flurries are possible early today before clouds thin. Highs remain capped in the mid-30s, and a northeast breeze adds a winter bite during morning hours. Roads stay mostly dry, but shaded areas may feel slick early, especially on bridges.
Tonight turns colder again. Skies clear, winds relax, and temperatures fall into the lower 20s, allowing frost to redevelop. Tuesday marks a quick shift. Sunshine returns, and highs surge near 50 degrees, melting any leftover moisture and easing travel conditions. The mild trend continues Wednesday, with highs climbing into the lower 50s, feeling almost springlike for January.
That warmth does not last. Clouds increase Wednesday night, and temperatures slip back toward freezing. By Thursday, highs fall closer to the upper 40s under mostly sunny skies, setting up another cooldown. Attention turns to Friday as a new system approaches. Rain becomes possible during the day, with rain mixing with snow by evening as colder air filters back in. While accumulations remain uncertain, timing could affect late-day travel.
Looking farther out, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook suggests near-normal precipitation across Oklahoma, with temperatures oscillating as winter systems pass through the Plains. That pattern favors quick warm-ups followed by abrupt cool-downs.
Enjoy the mild afternoons midweek, but keep winter gear handy. Watch for slick spots during cold mornings and stay alert late week as precipitation returns.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Today (MLK Day): Mostly cloudy, slight flurries, high near 35°F
• Tuesday: Sunny and warmer, high near 50°F
• Wednesday: Sunny, mild, high near 52°F
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, cooler, high near 49°F
• Friday: Chance of rain and snow, high near 41°F
