Oklahoma starts the morning under a muted sky, with steady snow softening rooftops and coating roads across northeast sections of the state. Wind cuts across open ground, pushing fine flakes sideways and signaling conditions that will worsen quickly for drivers and crews.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through Sunday afternoon. Snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches are expected across parts of northeast Oklahoma, with locally higher totals north of Interstate 40. Sleet and light ice may mix in at times, lowering snow quality and increasing road hazards. An Extreme Cold Warning is also in effect, with wind chills dropping as low as 15 below zero.
Travel conditions continue to deteriorate. Roads that appear merely snow-covered can turn slick within minutes as compacted snow and ice bond to pavement. Visibility drops sharply during heavier bursts, especially in open areas and along highways like I-44 and U.S. 75. Emergency officials urge drivers to avoid unnecessary travel and keep emergency kits in vehicles.
In Tulsa, temperatures remain in the teens, preventing any melting. Snow piles quickly on untreated streets, while wind gusts blow drifting snow back across cleared lanes. Flash freezing becomes a major concern later as snowfall tapers, locking in hazardous conditions well into Sunday night.
Cold intensifies early next week. Even as skies clear, bitter air lingers, keeping snowpack intact and roads icy during the morning and evening hours. Power disruptions remain possible where ice coats lines and tree limbs.
Looking ahead, long-range outlooks suggest colder-than-normal conditions persist into midweek, with precipitation chances decreasing after the storm exits. Additional advisories may follow as impacts continue.
Five-Day Outlook for Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Today: Heavy snow; high near 11
• Sunday: Snow tapering; high near 17
• Monday: Cold and sunny; high near 20
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny; high near 32
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny; high near 34
