As Oklahoma City residents prepare for the cold, the National Weather Service (NWS) provides a forecast for varied weather conditions ahead. The city starts the morning at 26°F, with increasing clouds and a high near 41°F. North northwest winds will range from 9 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. According to the National Weather Service, tonight, the city will transition from mostly cloudy to clearer skies, with temperatures dropping to around 23°F. The northwest winds will calm as the night progresses.
On Friday, sunny conditions are expected, with a south southwest wind starting at 6 to 11 mph and increasing to 13 to 18 mph. Gusts may reach 28 mph in the afternoon.
The weekend will see partly sunny conditions on Saturday, with a high of 51°F and a shift in winds from the south to north northwest in the afternoon. Saturday night will drop to around 29°F. Sunday's forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with a high in the low 40s, followed by a mostly clear night with temperatures in the mid-20s.
Monday will begin with sunshine and a high near 51°F, with clear skies in the evening and temperatures dropping to around 34°F. The warming trend will continue into Tuesday, with a high near the mid-50s under mostly sunny skies. Partly cloudy skies will bring a mild 37°F night. There is a slight chance of showers on Wednesday, with temperatures staying near the mid-50s.
