Tulsa, Oklahoma – Eastern Oklahoma is expected to see a calm stretch of mid-January weather next week, with limited chances for rain and no indication of winter weather impacts from Monday through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, eastern Oklahoma falls within a below-normal precipitation zone during the January 12–16 period. Temperatures are projected to trend above seasonal averages, supporting mild afternoons and extended dry periods across the region.
Cities including Tulsa, Muskogee, Tahlequah, McAlester, and Bartlesville may see several consecutive dry days with only isolated, low-impact rain chances. Any precipitation that does develop is expected to be brief and light, with no flooding concerns. Northern and eastern sections near the Arkansas border could see slightly more cloud cover at times, but rainfall totals are expected to remain minimal. Major corridors such as I-44, U.S. 75, U.S. 69, and U.S. 412 are not expected to experience weather-related travel issues.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation typically reminds drivers that cooler overnight temperatures can still lead to patchy morning fog, especially near rivers and low-lying areas such as the Arkansas and Verdigris river valleys. Early morning commuters should remain alert.
The quieter pattern looks likely to persist through much of the workweek, though minor disturbances cannot be ruled out. Overall, weather-related impacts across eastern Oklahoma appear unlikely through Friday.
