OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma – Low clouds and patchy fog blanketed central Oklahoma early Friday, softening sunrise over downtown Oklahoma City as travelers began their pre-Thanksgiving commutes. The humid air and mild breeze hinted at bigger changes coming, with a fresh round of rain expected before the weekend wraps.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, a developing upper-level system will slide into the Southern Plains late Sunday, bringing widespread showers and a few rumbles of thunder. Rain chances rise sharply Sunday evening, peaking through early Monday morning. Some neighborhoods could see up to a half-inch of rainfall, especially along and east of I-35. Though severe weather isn’t expected, gusty winds and ponding on roads could make travel slower for early holiday drivers.
Saturday will stay dry and pleasant, with highs in the lower 60s — a great window for outdoor prep before the rain returns. By Monday afternoon, sunshine should break through again as cooler, drier air moves in from the northwest. Temperatures will trend near seasonal norms next week, setting up a calm stretch for Thanksgiving travel across much of the state.
Looking nationally, meteorologists are tracking a more wintry setup across the northern U.S. from November 25 through December 3, where several inches of heavy snow may fall across the Rockies, Upper Midwest, and interior Northeast. For Oklahoma, cooler-than-normal air will likely filter south by Thanksgiving Day, bringing a crisp, dry holiday feel without major travel impacts.
Five-Day Forecast for Oklahoma City, OK:
Fri: 68/46 – Partly sunny; light southwest breeze.
Sat: 63/46 – Partly cloudy; calm winds.
Sun: 63/54 – Showers, isolated thunder; up to 0.5″ possible.
Mon: 66/46 – Morning rain ending; turning sunny and mild.
Tue: 60/38 – Sunny, cooler; perfect for travel prep.
