TULSA, Okla. – Warm breezes sweep across Green Country early this morning, but the feel of fall will return fast by the weekend. A strong cold front is set to slice through eastern Oklahoma late Saturday, bringing the coldest air of the season so far and likely the first widespread freeze across the Tulsa metro and surrounding counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, south winds will strengthen through today and Friday, gusting up to 25 or 30 mph ahead of the front. Skies stay mostly sunny, but the breeze will be steady enough to raise fire danger across parts of Osage, Creek, and Pawnee counties. Residents planning outdoor burning should delay until calmer conditions return next week.
Friday will still feel like late summer, with highs near 75°F. The chill begins arriving Saturday afternoon as colder northwest winds sweep in. By Sunday morning, temperatures fall into the upper 20s and lower 30s—cold enough to end the growing season in many rural areas. A light frost and possible hard freeze are expected across Rogers, Wagoner, and Washington counties.
Gardeners should cover or bring in plants before Saturday evening. Pet owners are urged to provide shelter as the temperature plunge continues Sunday night. The upcoming week looks dry but much cooler, with highs only in the 40s and 50s through Veterans Day.
This early November shift marks Oklahoma’s transition toward winter, and longer-range models hint that another, stronger Arctic surge could follow by mid-month—just as holiday travel begins to ramp up.
Five-Day Forecast for Tulsa, OK:
Thu: 78/55 – Mostly sunny; breezy south winds to 25 mph.
Fri: 75/47 – Partly sunny; windy, warm ahead of front.
Sat: 71/37 – Turning cooler; northwest winds increase.
Sun: 47/28 – Sunny, brisk; first freeze possible.
Mon: 54/39 – Mostly sunny; chilly morning, calm afternoon.
