TULSA, Okla. – The air across Green Country feels deceptively calm this morning — cool, still, and faintly hazy before dawn. But by Sunday night, the region will trade that mild calm for biting wind and a hard freeze that could end the growing season once and for all.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, a Freeze Watch remains in effect from Sunday evening through Monday morning for much of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Temperatures are expected to tumble into the 20s, with strong northwest gusts making it feel even colder. The agency warns that unprotected pipes and tender plants could suffer damage if left exposed.
Residents are urged to wrap outdoor faucets, drain garden hoses, and bring in sensitive plants before sunset Sunday. Travel will remain largely unaffected, though gusty winds up to 30 mph may make driving on I-44 and Highway 412 tricky for high-profile vehicles.
The approaching front will drive highs down nearly 25 degrees by Monday afternoon — from the 70s today to the mid-40s at the start of the new week. It’s the region’s first widespread cold snap of the season and a clear signal that winter is edging closer.
By Veterans Day, sunshine returns and temperatures rebound into the mid-60s, offering a comfortable, crisp setup for outdoor ceremonies. Still, long-range patterns hint another surge of Arctic air may follow by mid-November — a potential winter tease that could bring the first snowflakes to the central Plains before Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Forecast for Tulsa, OK:
Sat: 72/40 – Sunny and warm; breezy afternoon.
Sun: 44/27 – Turning colder; gusty north winds.
Mon: 47/36 – Sunny; hard freeze early, cool afternoon.
Tue: 66/44 – Mild sunshine; pleasant for Veterans Day.
Wed: 70/46 – Bright and warmer; light winds.
