Lawton's Winter Storm Warning: Details On Local Closures

Winter Storm Fern is getting ready to impact Oklahoma, and Lawton is expected to see ice, several inches of snow and multiple days below freezing. To get ahead of the winter storm, multiple agencies in Lawton have announced closures or delays.

The National Weather Service in Norman has placed Lawton in a Winter Storm Warning, which will be in effect from 6 a.m. Friday, January 23 through noon Sunday, January 25. Within the warning, Lawton could experience mixed wintry precipitation, including a glaze of ice up to two tenths of an inch, six inches or more of snow, winds up to 35 miles per hour and dangerously cold wind chills.

Oklahoma residents to prep for and not travel during the winter storm.

Oklahoma residents, including Lawton, are being urged to prep for the upcoming winter storm by stocking up on necessities, making sure their homes, especially pipes, are ready for multiple days of below freezing, and animals are brought inside or in a warm, safe space.

Also, Oklahoma residents are encouraged to not travel for any reason during the Winter Storm Warning, which is why several agencies are announcing closures.

National Weather Service in Norman

List Of Closures for Lawton Due To Winter Storm Fern

Below is a list of closures or delays for agencies in Lawton that have been announced. This list was updated at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26. For more information, visit the respective source for each agency.

As of 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) has not made any updates regarding services on Tuesday, Jan. 27. More details are available on the LATS Facebook page.
As of 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, Fort Sill has not made any personnel announcements for next week. More information is available on the U.S. Army Fort Sill Facebook page.
Lawton Public Schools will have a virtual day on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Follow Lawton Public Schools on Facebook for immediate updates.
Cameron University has canceled all classes and activities for Tuesday, Jan. 27. Follow Cameron University on Facebook for immediate updates.

This page will be updated as more closures are announced.

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