Oklahoma’s crisp morning air is already giving way to sunshine, and temperatures are climbing fast across Oklahoma City. By afternoon, highs push into the mid to upper 70s, turning sidewalks warm and pulling jackets off early commuters.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, mostly sunny skies will hold through today with a high near 76 to 78 degrees. Northeast winds stay light around 8 mph, keeping fire danger lower locally, though critical fire weather conditions stretch across parts of the Southern High Plains.
The warmth builds steadily. Thursday tops out near 71 with clear skies. By Friday, temperatures rebound to 77 degrees under full sun. Spring vibes take hold across central Oklahoma, and patios could fill up by late afternoon. Keep water handy if you’re working outside.
Saturday looks even warmer. Highs surge to 82 degrees in Oklahoma City. Dry roads and bright skies dominate through evening. After midnight Saturday, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops. Lightning and brief downpours may impact early Sunday drivers along I-35 and I-40.
Sunday brings a 20 percent chance of lingering showers with highs near 75. Early next week trends cooler, with highs sliding into the low 60s Monday and upper 50s Tuesday. Additional rain chances return Monday night into Tuesday.
Long-range outlooks into early March signal above-normal temperatures returning late next week. The broader pattern favors a warming trend from Monday through Saturday beyond this stretch.
Five Day Outlook for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 76-78.
Thursday: Sunny, high 71.
Friday: Sunny, high 77.
Saturday: Sunny, high 82.
Sunday: Slight chance of showers, high 75.
