Oklahoma wakes to clear skies and a crisp bite in the air, but the real weather shift builds just beyond the horizon. Sunlight glints off dry pavement this morning, yet a sharp December change looms as colder air races south. Drivers should prepare now—conditions may feel dramatically different by Sunday.
Today brings mostly sunny weather to Tulsa, with highs near the upper 50s and a light north wind. It’s a pleasant, late-fall feeling, but to be fair, this warmth doesn’t last. Winds ease tonight while temperatures fall into the lower 30s, reinforcing the early-winter chill that returns in stages.
Saturday stays bright and deceptively mild, rising into the low 60s under mostly sunny skies. Meteorologists now track a colder, denser air mass sliding toward northeast Oklahoma, and models hint at a rapid cool-down late Saturday into Sunday. No snow chance appears for Tulsa right now, but the setup resembles classic early-December pattern flips—warm afternoons giving way to sharp, overnight freezes. Watch for brief “flash-freeze” slick spots early next week where shaded pavement holds moisture.
Sunday’s high near 31° marks the real Winter Tease. Gusty north winds may reach 20 mph, adding a biting feel and pushing wind chills into the teens. Plan extra time if traveling along I-44; visibility stays clear, but the cold will be abrupt.
By Monday and Tuesday, sunshine returns, along with gradual warming—highs rising into the mid-40s and 50s. The next weather signal appears midweek, when clouds increase and a slight chance of showers develops Wednesday into Thursday. For now, keep coats ready as Tulsa’s December pattern tightens its winter grip.
