The onset of light snowfall this morning in Oklahoma City brought with it minor accumulations but significant enough to affect the morning commute. Tendrils of fog and a persistent mist added to the commuting challenges, ushering in a day where temperatures hovered around 30°F (-1°C) with a wind chill factor making it feel like 19°F (-7°C). According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Oklahoma City branch, humidity reached 92%, while visibility was reduced to 3 miles in some areas.
While an earlier Winter Storm Warning was canceled, the NWS still has a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon CST today, cautioning against slippery road conditions due to light snow accumulations of up to one inch. "Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute," reads the NWS statement. The advisory encompasses parts of central, east central, southeast, and southern Oklahoma and northern Texas.
As the day progresses, the forecast shows that the sky will clear, leading to mostly sunny conditions, with a high near 34°F. Commuters contended with north winds averaging from 8 to 15 mph, with reported gusts as highs as 23 mph. The NWS expects the coming nights to cool down significantly, with lows hovering around 18°F tonight and a gradual warming trend over the weekend, reaching highs near 54°F by next Thursday.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation advises residents and commuters to remain vigilant and to keep abreast of road conditions. For the latest updates on state roadways, travelers can obtain information by calling 5 1 1. As we move into the weekend, the NWS predicts sunny skies with highs gradually rising to the mid-50s, providing a reprieve from the recent winter weather conditions that has enveloped the state.
