Oklahoma – Cold air clamps down across northeastern Oklahoma this morning, turning breath into fog and leaving cars glazed with frost. The cold feels sharp and immediate, especially in open areas where wind slides across fields and highways.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, an Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect through late morning. Wind chills have dropped as low as 5 to 10 below zero, creating dangerous exposure conditions for anyone outdoors too long. Officials warn frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly without proper layers.
In Tulsa, temperatures sit near the upper teens early, with wind chills hovering near zero. Roads appear mostly dry, but patchy freezing fog has reduced visibility in spots south and east of the city. Drivers should expect sudden visibility drops and slick patches on bridges, ramps, and shaded roads. Slow down and plan extra time during the morning commute.
Conditions improve gradually as sunshine takes hold. By afternoon, temperatures climb into the lower 30s, easing the worst cold stress. Wednesday brings clearer skies and highs near the upper 30s, though nights remain cold enough for refreezing. Any daytime melting can turn icy again after sunset.
Looking toward Thursday and into the weekend, temperatures swing again. Highs settle into the mid-30s before colder air returns late week, dropping daytime readings back into the 20s. Meteorologists are also watching another push of cold air late in the weekend that could renew wind chill concerns across eastern Oklahoma.
Residents should limit time outdoors today, dress in layers, and check on elderly neighbors. Keep pets inside and protect exposed pipes. Traveling early or late? Share what road and visibility conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, dangerously cold early. High near 33.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and colder. High near 38.
- Thursday: Partly sunny. High near 37.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, colder again. High near 27.
- Saturday: Sunny and cold. High near 23.
