Bitterly Cold as Tulsa Gets Dusting of Snow

Surface cold front has moved through northwest Arkansas and
southeast Oklahoma, with the surface freezing line lagging a short
distance behind. Snow is occurring across northeast Oklahoma from
Tulsa to Joplin, with another heavier band affecting southeast
Oklahoma this morning. Only light accumulations are expected
across northeast Oklahoma. The heaviest snow will fall east of
Tulsa, across east central Oklahoma into western Arkansas. This is generally
south and east of a line from Grove to Muskogee, and snow amounts
may range from 1 to 2 inches, with a minimal glazing of ice
possible as well.

Strong winds will continue through midday for much of the area as
well, with gusts in the 35 to 40 mile per hour range. If you are
traveling today, allow some extra time and be aware that slick
spots could develop on area roads, particularly on elevated
surfaces and bridges. Temperatures will remain below freezing for
much of the area. The snow will end by early afternoon for eastern
Oklahoma and by early evening for western Arkansas.


The cold airmass will moderate quickly on Sunday and Monday with
temps back into the 40s on Sunday and 50s on Monday. Strong and
gusty south winds develop Monday ahead of the next front. The next
chance of rain arrives late Monday night into Tuesday.