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Sooner State Forecast: Snow Friday, Cold Weekend
9 Jan
Summary
- Snowfall chances increase for western Oklahoma counties on Friday.
- Temperatures will dip into the 50s and 60s early next week.
- Overnight lows will fall below freezing, feeling colder with wind.
Oklahoma is preparing for a significant weather change as cold temperatures and precipitation are expected to arrive early next week. Following a period of unseasonably warm weather, including four consecutive days with 70-degree highs, the state will soon see temperatures drop into the mid-50s and 60s. Some areas are even anticipating snowfall.
The National Weather Service and AccuWeather predict a chance of at least one inch of snow on Friday, January 9th. Beaver County has the highest likelihood of seeing this snow, with probabilities ranging from 60-70%. Towns like Laverne might receive 1-2 inches of snow between 1 p.m. and 11 p.m., although the chances decrease further east.
The weekend will bring significantly colder conditions, with daytime highs struggling to reach 50 degrees across much of the state. Oklahoma City is forecast to reach a high of 55 degrees on Saturday, with winds up to 23 mph. Overnight lows are expected to drop below freezing, feeling as cold as 23 degrees. Sunday will continue this cold trend, with temperatures remaining below 50 degrees.
