Oklahoma wakes under a thick blanket of mist this morning as fog hugs fields, headlights glow softly along I-35, and drizzle beads across windshields. The damp start sets the stage for a shifting November pattern that may influence early Thanksgiving travel across Oklahoma City and surrounding communities.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers and thunderstorms expand through the day as a moist south wind pulls warm, unstable air into the region. Travelers should plan for slowdowns on major routes, especially between late morning and early evening when visibility may fluctuate and brief downpours develop. Any stronger storm could drop small hail, though the overall severe risk remains limited.
Rain chances continue into tonight before fading on Friday. Sunshine then returns, offering a brief break for those preparing to travel for the holiday. To be fair, the weekend looks mild and mostly calm, yet the broader national weather picture signals something bigger. Models hint at a winter-like push spreading across the Northwest, Central U.S., and into the East during Thanksgiving week, with the potential for heavy snow somewhere between November 25 and December 3. While Oklahoma City sits far south of the main snow corridor, the pattern still matters: colder air may slip into the Southern Plains late next week, creating a noticeable “Winter Tease” after the holiday.
For now, the best travel window appears late Saturday into Sunday, when skies clear and temperatures climb into the low 60s. Shoppers, decorators, and early holiday travelers will find the calmer stretch useful before another moisture push arrives early next week.
Five-Day Outlook (Thursday Through Monday)
• Today: Showers and storms possible, high near 68.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 69.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 62.
• Sunday: Partly cloudy, high near 61.
• Monday: Showers likely, high near 53.
