Tulsa, OK – A cold snap will grip northeast Oklahoma late Sunday into Monday as sub-freezing temperatures threaten plants and outdoor plumbing.
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Tulsa and surrounding counties, including along U.S. Route 75, from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. CDT Monday, with lows near 27°F possible. Officials advise residents to protect sensitive vegetation and wrap exposed pipes. This follows a Sunday weather mix of rain changing to snow overnight with little or no accumulation expected.
According to the National Weather Service Tulsa Office, rain will taper by 5 a.m. Monday. Winds will shift from the north at 5–10 mph Sunday night, before becoming calm into Monday morning. A breezy, sunny Monday follows with highs reaching 66°F, but the chill lingers into the early morning hours.
Surface temperatures will hover below freezing during the alert, especially in low-lying or rural areas around Tulsa, Tahlequah, and Pryor. The coldest air is expected between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. Monday, with frost concerns persisting until mid-morning.
EXTENDED 5-DAY TULSA FORECAST (Valid April 7–11):
- Monday: Sunny, high 66°F. Freeze risk early.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 71°F. Calm wind.
- Wednesday: Sunny, breezy, high 77°F. Gusts up to 25 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly clear, high 74°F. North winds 5–10 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, high 75°F. Warmer pattern resumes.
