
A Classic Oklahoma Ice Storm May Be On the Way
The arctic air arrived in Oklahoma this weekend, and snow is expected Monday, Jan. 20 for some of the state. But local meteorologists are already looking ahead at the next winter weather event, and a classic Oklahoma ice storm is expected before the end of January.
Most of Oklahoma is currently under a Cold Weather Advisory that is in effect through 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 due to very low wind chills. Wind chills are expected to be 10 degrees below zero which could result in hypothermia if precautions aren't taken.
As for snow on Monday, Jan. 20, the National Weather Service in Norman is predicting a very high chance for snowfall accumulations of at least one inch over parts of northern and western Oklahoma. Some travel impacts are likely with slick roads and reduced visibility.
Brief warm up for Oklahoma before possible ice storm.
After this round of arctic air and winter precipitation, Oklahoma will steadily increase to above average temperatures by Saturday, Jan. 25. Oklahoma Meteorologist Aaron Tuttle is expecting a weather pattern shift for Oklahoma by the end of the week that could set that state up for one of it's classic ice storms.
According to Tuttle, it's too far out to guarantee anything but "it's worth mentioning as something to keep an eye on." Tuttle states that models currently indicate that the arctic temperatures will become less extreme quickly before the next storm arrives, and even though this can be true, the opposite can also occur.
He has found that some models are keeping Oklahoma below freezing. But what's impressive is the amount of rainfall models are indicating, which is nearly one inch. And if the temperatures stay below freezing, all of the rain could easily become ice. As of Jan. 19, the Euro ensemble is showing snow for Oklahoma around Jan. 30, so it's worth to keep an eye on and stay weather aware!
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