Guymon, Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Panhandle is expected to trend warmer than normal late next week as a mild, dry pattern settles across the High Plains, easing typical late-January cold and limiting winter weather concerns.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the Oklahoma Panhandle is favored to see above-average temperatures from Saturday through the following Friday as colder Arctic air remains displaced well to the north. High pressure over the southern Plains will help suppress storm activity and support gradual warming.
Across Texas County, including Guymon, afternoon highs are expected to climb into the upper 40s and 50s, several degrees above seasonal averages. Overnight lows will still dip below freezing at times, but prolonged or extreme cold does not appear likely. Dry air will allow for efficient daytime warming under mostly sunny skies.
Farther west and north, including Boise City and Hooker, similar conditions are expected, with mild afternoons and cool mornings. Gusty winds may develop at times across open terrain, especially during the afternoon, which could briefly enhance fire weather concerns despite the winter calendar.
With no significant cold fronts or winter storms expected, the above-normal temperature pattern looks steady through the end of the month. Drivers should remain alert for patchy morning ice, but overall conditions favor quieter winter weather across the Oklahoma Panhandle.
