Oklahoma City residents can expect a fair and sunny day today, according to the National Weather Service, with temperatures expected to climb to a comfortable high near 60 degrees. With the current temperature standing at a brisk 32°F and a dewpoint of 23°F, it's a sharp reminder of the chill that still lingers in the air despite the promise of sunshine. West winds at 3 to 7 mph are expected to contribute to a mild wind chill, making it feel a bit cooler at approximately 27°F.
As the evening approaches, the skies are predicted to stay mostly clear, although there's a drop forecasted, lowering temps to around 40 degrees tonight. The National Weather Service reports that visitors and locals alike should prepare for a brisk wind from the south southwest at 5 to 13 mph, with possible gusts surging as high as 20 mph. This could lead to feeling a chill beneath the starry skies that one wouldn't necessarily expect on a seemingly tame winter's eve.
Friday’s weather will start with some light sprinkles in the morning and afternoon, but it will mostly be sunny before becoming overcast later in the day. Highs will reach around 62°F, providing a mild break from the cold. Winds will be strong from the south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph, making it feel cooler even though the temperatures are mild.
Friday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 29°F. Winds will shift from the west to the north at 9 to 16 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph. Saturday will be partly sunny, with a high of 35°F and a north wind at 15 mph, gusting to 23 mph. Saturday night, temperatures could drop to around 17°F. On M.L.King Day, there might be light flurries after noon, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 24°F, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
Oklahoma City will have mostly clear or sunny days this week, with highs rising from the high 20s to 38°F by Wednesday. Nights will stay cold, with lows between 11°F and 18°F. There may be some sprinkles or flurries, and winds could vary, so be sure to dress warmly and plan accordingly for outdoor activities, as per the National Weather Service.
