Wichita Falls, Texas – A relatively quiet stretch of winter weather is expected along the Texas–Oklahoma border next week, with limited chances for rain or winter precipitation and no strong signal for travel disruptions from Monday through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, areas across northern Texas and southern Oklahoma fall within a below-normal precipitation zone during the January 12–16 period. Temperatures are forecast to run above seasonal averages at times, significantly reducing the risk for snow or ice and favoring extended dry conditions.
Communities along the Red River, including Wichita Falls, Sherman, Denison, Ardmore, and Lawton, may see several dry days with only isolated, low-impact rain chances. Any precipitation that does develop is expected to be brief and light. Major corridors such as U.S. 287, I-44, U.S. 82, and I-35 are not expected to face weather-related travel issues during this stretch.
Texas and Oklahoma transportation officials typically remind drivers that rapid temperature drops overnight can still create patchy fog or isolated slick spots on bridges during early morning hours, though widespread issues are not anticipated.
The drier pattern looks likely to hold through much of the workweek, though minor disturbances remain possible. Overall, widespread weather impacts along the Texas–Oklahoma border appear unlikely through Friday.
