Oklahoma City residents can expect a sun-soaked holiday week, with the forecast suggesting an unusually warm Christmas Day. National Weather Service indicate highs of 75 degrees today with a gentle south southwest wind from 8 to 10 mph clearing up any patchy morning fog. Temperatures are predicted to stay comfortably in the mid-70s throughout the week, peaking near 80 degrees on Friday.
Tonight's partly cloudy skies will usher in a low around 59 degrees, while south winds persist at a mild 7 to 10 mph. This pattern of warmth will carry on through to Wednesday, with the mercury hitting similar highs amid mostly sunny skies and breezier conditions, with winds at 10 to 16 mph and gusts reaching 24 mph. For those dreaming of a white Christmas, the clear sky predictions might put a damper on those hopes, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service update highlights possible gusts as high as 20 mph Wednesday night, but otherwise, a partly cloudy evening with lows staying just shy of 60 degrees. Christmas Day itself is forecasted to be radiant with sunshine and a balmy high of 77 degrees—a stark departure from traditional wintry weather, likely turning any eggnog on the porch warm. Winds are anticipated to pick up slightly, ranging from 13 to 16 mph, with gusts potentially as strong as 24 mph.
Saturday will be mild, with highs around 74 degrees. A big change comes Sunday, when highs drop to about 49 degrees. Monday will feel more like winter, with sunny skies and a high near 43 degrees. If you’ll be outside Sunday night, bring a coat—temperatures could fall to around 30 degrees, as per the National Weather Service.
