Oklahoma — Dawn breaks over the plains with a soft orange hue and just a hint of chill in the air. Thanksgiving travelers are getting a welcome gift this morning — calm, clear skies across much of central Oklahoma. After a stretch of mild November days, the state is catching one more warm-up before conditions change heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, Thanksgiving Day will be sunny and pleasant, with highs near 55°F and light south winds. Roads along I-35, I-40, and the Turner Turnpike will stay dry through Thursday, creating ideal travel conditions for those heading out early for family gatherings or local events.
By Friday night, though, skies begin to turn gray as a new system pushes across the Southern Plains. Rain chances increase to 40–60% by Saturday morning, and temperatures will drop from the upper 50s into the 30s by late Saturday. A few brief thunderstorms could develop ahead of the front, but the main story will be the cooler air trailing behind it.
Sunday looks colder and mostly cloudy, with highs only near 37°F — a clear reminder that the winter transition is arriving on schedule. Early models suggest another push of Arctic air moving south by December 1–3, which could deliver the region’s first widespread freeze and perhaps some light snow farther north.
For now, travelers can enjoy an easy Thanksgiving on the road, but umbrellas and jackets should stay within reach for the return trip. Late fall’s mild spell is ending, and winter’s first touch may not be far behind.
Five-Day Outlook (Wed–Sun)
• Today: Sunny, 50°F.
• Thursday: Sunny, 55°F.
• Friday: Cloudy, 52°F.
• Saturday: Rain likely, 58°F early, turning cooler.
• Sunday: Cloudy, 37°F.
