Mild and Dry Winter Predicted for Oklahoma This Year

Oklahomans who dream of a white Christmas may have their dreams squashed this year. The Farmers' Almanac recently released its 2024-2025 winter outlook, and it's looking like Oklahoma could see a mild and dry winter.

The weather pattern will soon begin to shift into a La Nina, which will lead to warmer than normal and "drier than normal conditions through the cool season" for Oklahoma. So with that in mind, the Farmers' Almanac is expecting Oklahoma to experience a warmish winter with above average temperatures and average to below average precipitation.

How will a mild and dry winter affect Oklahoma?

For those in Oklahoma who hate snow, ice and frigid temperatures, this upcoming winter will be most welcomed. But the downfall of a La Nina winter is it could prolong drought conditions.

According to an article from StateImpact Oklahoma, Oklahoma Climatologist Gary McManus explained that even though Oklahoma typically doesn't receive most of its precipitation in the cooler months, a La Nina winter can "seed the ground for drought formation."

The Oklahoma Mesonet has been keeping track of the La Nina formation in Oklahoma. Last week the Oklahoma Mesonet posted on its Facebook page that current models continue to point to a La Nina conditions starting in the fall. Right now, the La Nina appears to be weak but this can still cause a drier than normal winter.

Could snow still be possible for Oklahoma this winter?

Snow may be hit or miss for Oklahoma this winter, especially since precipitation chances could be lower than average. But the Farmers' Almanac is urging those in the southwest region of the nation to keep the beginning of February 2025 in mind as they're predicting a possible snowstorm during this time, with up to six inches of snow.