The National Weather Service in Oklahoma City has provided a detailed forecast for the days surrounding Thanksgiving, with the latest update revealing a cool but fair 36°F (2°C) temperature early this Thanksgiving Day morning; the mild conditions are expected to give way to a warmer afternoon with a high near 55°F and light south-southwest winds. The humidity stands at 65%, and with the wind chill factor, it feels more like 31°F (-1°C), a brisk start for those stepping out to celebrate the holiday with friends and family, as indicated on the NWS website.
Tonight's forecast suggests a partly cloudy sky with temperatures dropping to a comfortable low around 37°F, calm winds will pivot south around 6 mph after midnight, setting the scene for a cloudier Friday; those who plan shopping or outdoor activities should prepare for increasing clouds and a high near 53°F, with stronger south winds of 6 to 11 mph increasing later in the day to 12 to 17 mph – and possibly gusting up to 26 mph. Friday night is expected to introduce a 50 percent chance of showers amidst ongoing cloudy conditions and a maintained south wind around 18 mph; wind gusts could reach as high as 28 mph, as this colder front brings in more variable weather.
According to the NWS, the weekend forecast indicates showers likely on Saturday, particularly before noon, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 57°F, followed by the wind direction shifting from south to north-northwest and picking up speed, potentially gusting as high as 33 mph. Clearing skies on Saturday night will lead to a chillier low around 24°F. On Sunday, Oklahoma City residents are in store for a mostly sunny day with a high near 37°F, before returning to mostly cloudy conditions Sunday night with a low hanging around 25°F.
Looking into next week, Monday carries a slender 20 percent chance of snow showers with mostly cloudy skies and an anticipated high near 35°F. Those not too fond of the cold might want to stay bundled up, especially as night descends and temperatures are expected to dip to a low around 22°F. The bright side comes in the following days as Tuesday promises sunshine and a high climbing to 45°F, and a mostly clear night with a low near 32°F. The warming trend continues into Wednesday, with another sunny day marked by a high near 54°F, providing a reprieve from the earlier fluctuating conditions, according to the NWS.
