Oklahoma – Dim headlights fade into a gray blur as freezing fog settles across eastern Oklahoma, clinging low to roadways and parking lots. The air feels sharp and still, and visibility drops fast, especially on untreated roads and open stretches outside town.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, areas of freezing fog are expected through the morning, with visibility dropping below a half mile at times. The fog develops first along and south of Interstate 40, then expands north toward Tulsa by daybreak, creating slick spots as moisture freezes on contact.
Temperatures sit in the mid-teens early, with wind chills near single digits. Even light fog can glaze bridges and overpasses, increasing the risk of sudden slides. Drivers are urged to slow down and allow extra stopping distance, especially on U.S. 75, I-44, and rural highways.
Conditions improve gradually late this morning as sunshine breaks through. Tulsa warms into the upper 30s this afternoon, helping melt lingering frost. Still, shaded areas may remain slick longer than expected.
Tonight turns cold again, with lows dropping into the mid-20s. Thursday stays quiet and dry, but the calm stretch does not last. Another cold front moves in late week, setting up a fresh round of bitter air.
By Friday and Saturday, highs struggle near 30, and wind chills dip into dangerous territory. That Arctic push ties into a larger Midwest pattern, reinforced by cold air spilling south from Canada while the Great Lakes remain heavily iced over.
Residents should prepare now. Check vehicles, protect pipes, and plan for slower travel during early mornings. More advisories may follow as the cold deepens into the weekend.
Five-Day Outlook for Tulsa, Oklahoma
Today: Patchy freezing fog early, sunny later, high near 39
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low near 24
Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 38
Friday: Mostly sunny, colder, high near 30
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 22
