Residents in Oklahoma City should bundle up as the National Weather Service in Oklahoma City predicts a brisk day ahead; the forecast includes a slight chance of snow showers this afternoon with the temperatures only reaching a high near 34°F. According to the National Weather Service update, there's also a robust northern wind at play, gusting up to 26 mph, which will drop the wind chill to a biting 16°F.
As the evening rolls in, the cloud cover is expected to dissipate somewhat, and the cold will intensify with lows plummeting to around 16°F - the north winds, while slightly decreasing in intensity, remain brisk along with gusts potentially reaching 23 mph making it feel colder than it actually is. The National Weather Service detailed forecast also indicates that Sunday will offer sunshine but the high isn't expected to climb much beyond 27°F, and the winds will continue but with lesser intensity compared to today.
The holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday spares no respite from the cold, as the weather remains mostly cloudy with highs hovering near 27°F, the southeast wind around 7 mph adding a slight edge. As families and communities gather to reflect on Dr. King's legacy, staying sheltered and warm will be advisable, especially given the low of 13°F forecasted for Monday night, as per the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead, a sunny reprieve comes Tuesday as the National Weather Service anticipates a high near 33°F, leading into a mostly clear night with a low around 24°F giving residents a brief break from the bone-chilling nights. Midweek shows promise of a warming trend, with highs cresting at nearly 46°F by Wednesday according to the recent National Weather Service weather update, which likely comes as a relief after several days of frigid conditions.
