Oklahoma opens Christmas morning under calm skies and mild air, a quiet start that masks a faster-moving weather shift lining up for weekend travelers. In Tulsa, the air feels soft and unusually warm for late December, but change is already gathering to the west.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, today stays mostly sunny with highs pushing toward the upper 70s. South winds increase at times, creating a breezy feel during the afternoon. Roads across I-44, U.S. 75, and Highway 169 remain dry and travel-friendly through the day.
Warm and dry conditions hold into Friday and Saturday. Highs climb into the mid to upper 70s, and humidity stays low. To be fair, it feels more like early fall than winter, and holiday travel across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas should move smoothly.
By Sunday, attention turns to wind and a potential storm window. South winds strengthen through the afternoon, gusting near 30 mph at times. Clouds increase, and a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms develops later in the day. While severe weather is not expected, brief downpours and gusty winds could impact drivers, especially on open highways.
Late Sunday, a cold front sweeps through. Winds shift north and remain strong into the evening. Temperatures drop quickly after sunset, and any lingering moisture could create damp, chilly conditions for late travel.
Monday brings a sharp change. Sunshine returns, but highs struggle to reach the upper 30s. The air turns brisk, and winter jackets are suddenly necessary. By Monday night, lows fall into the lower 20s, raising frost and freeze concerns across the Tulsa metro.
Plan for warm travel now, secure loose items ahead of Sunday winds, and prepare for winter cold as post-Christmas travel wraps up. More Weather Alerts could be issued if wind or storm timing shifts.
