What is expected for Oklahoma weather expect before a major winter storm affects the region?”
Major winter storm on the way to Oklahoma but snow may be gone before Christmas Day FROM STAFF REPORTS The Oklahoman Published: December 22, 2009 Today will be the last morning of mild weather before a major winter storm rolls into the Panhandle later tonight. The National Weather Service said the approaching storm will initially produce widespread rain, including some thunderstorms, today. From late Wednesday into Thursday, forecasters said cold air will arrive causing a change to snow. Accumulating snow and blowing or drifting snow are most likely to affect northern Oklahoma. And as the storm exits, blustery winds will bring the coldest air yet this season. Sub-freezing weather and low wind chill temperatures may persist through the weekend, the weather service said. Temperatures Wednesday should range from the mid-30s in the Panhandle to the mid-60s in southeast Oklahoma. On Wednesday night, snow is expected to continue in the Panhandle with rain and snow likely in western and centr
Winter storm grows stronger in central U.S. – See article below: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/weather/12/24/winter.weather.plains/index.html Winter storm grows stronger in central U.S. December 24, 2009 4:22 p.m. EST (CNN) — Oklahoma’s governor declared a statewide emergency Thursday as a major winter storm sweeping across the central United States rapidly intensified Thursday. “I am urging all Oklahomans to take winter storm precautions and stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary,” Gov. Brad Henry said. “This is a very serious winter storm and we want Oklahomans to stay safe.” Blizzard warnings have been issued for central and southwestern Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City, and parts of northwestern Texas. Blizzard warnings also were issued for North Dakota, much of north-central and northeastern South Dakota, and the Duluth area in Minnesota Oklahoma City’s Will Roge
