Residents in Oklahoma City should brace for a dynamic weather pattern in the coming week, with fluctuating temperatures and varied conditions. On Valentine's Day, citizens awoke to mostly cloudy skies and a biting 26°F, though the day is expected to warm up with a high approaching 50°F. South winds are forecasted to blow at a substantial clip—11 to 20 mph, with even higher gusts predicted, the National Weather Service in Oklahoma City reports.
As the sun sets, the mercury won’t fall too far; tonight's low is projected around 42°F accompanied by persistent south winds. While Thursday might hold out the possibility of rain, with a 20 percent chance, National Weather Service anticipates the temperature to peak at near 49°F before dropping throughout the afternoon. The clear skies on Sunday shine as a gentle reprieve before unsettled weather returns early in the week.
For those planning their Washington's Birthday weekend, the forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a manageable high near 45°F. However, conditions are expected to take a significant turn by Tuesday. The National Weather Service warns of snow and potential slick conditions, with freezing rain possible and an 80% chance of precipitation during the day. Nightfall doesn't promise much relief with a forecasted low of 6°F and snow likely before midnight.
The week continues its chilly trend with Wednesday's high only reaching the nose-nipping region of 20°F. These conditions necessitate caution for residents as they commute and venture outdoors. Forecasts indicate that temperatures will remain well below freezing throughout much of the period, with National Weather Service Oklahoma City predicting a continued chill with Thursday expected to be mostly sunny, yet still only reaching highs near 27°F.
