Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – A noticeable late-winter warm-up could bring a preview of spring to Oklahoma beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, as above-average temperatures settle across the state through Monday, March 2.
According to NOAA’s 6- to 10-day outlook issued Friday, above-normal temperatures are favored across much of the Southern Plains during the Thursday-to-Monday stretch, while precipitation trends near seasonal averages. That setup supports several days of mild afternoons without a strong signal for prolonged heavy rainfall.
Statewide, highs may climb into the mid-60s to low 70s across central and southern Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City, Norman and Lawton. In Tulsa and along the I-44 corridor, afternoon temperatures could run 5 to 10 degrees above late-February averages, especially during peak sunshine. Western communities such as Elk City and Woodward may also see readings rise above seasonal norms, though breezy afternoons are possible across open plains.
Rainfall appears closer to typical late-winter levels, meaning passing systems are possible but no widespread soaking event is strongly indicated at this time. Drivers along I-35 and I-40 should still monitor for patchy morning fog in low-lying areas if skies clear overnight and winds remain light.
Residents can take advantage of the milder stretch for outdoor plans, but late-winter variability remains possible. The warmer pattern is expected to hold through March 2, with additional updates if stronger systems begin organizing across the Southern Plains.
