The National Weather Service in Oklahoma City has issued a winter storm warning for much of Oklahoma and parts of northern Texas until noon Sunday. Heavy snow is expected through the weekend, making travel difficult. Some areas in northern and central Oklahoma could see 6 inches or more of snow, while southern Oklahoma and north Texas may get up to an inch of sleet, creating dangerous travel conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service warns that travel could be very difficult. Very cold temperatures and strong winds may cause wind chills as low as -13°F, creating a risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Residents are advised to limit time outdoors and dress in layers, including a hat, face mask, and gloves.
Moreover, the National Weather Service has concurrently circulated an extreme cold warning, effective through 9 AM CST Monday, that warns of "dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero." This severe chill which could persist through the start of the week, affects a wide area encompassing parts of central, east central, northern, northwest, southeast, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and extending into northern Texas, with "the cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken."
Due to a winter storm and extreme cold, emergency officials and the National Weather Service advise against travel. If you must travel, bring extra food, water, and a flashlight. For road conditions, call 844-465-4997 in Oklahoma and 800-452-9292 in Texas for the latest updates.
