Cold Front Arrives In Oklahoma Ahead Of Thanksgiving

As we transition from a warm weekend into a starkly colder week, Oklahoma is bracing for gusty winds and a drop in temperatures that will leave you reaching for your winter gear.

For Thanksgiving, temperatures will top out near 45°F, with crisp morning lows dipping into the 20s.

What is the weather like in Oklahoma on Wednesday?

A cold front is just north of the Oklahoma City metro on Wednesday, and it will make its way toward the Red River by the afternoon.

As the colder air deepens, there’s a small chance of precipitation midweek. A mix of light rain and potentially snow flurries could move in late Wednesday into early Thursday, but don’t expect much accumulation.

The data suggests only trace amounts—just enough to remind us winter is around the corner.

Behind the front, we will feel north wind gusts to 35 mph. Very light drizzle is possible Wednesday evening in the metro with flurries in northwest Oklahoma. Light snow is still possible in the panhandle.

Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday look cold with highs in the 40s.

Temperatures should climb back into the 50s on Saturday before the next cold front comes Saturday night, but it doesn't look to be very strong.

As of now, temperatures hang out in the upper 40s to low 50s next week with no sign of rain or snow for most of us.

Thanksgiving:

We’re in for some chilly but not freezing weather for Thanksgiving.

A second cold front Wednesday night could bring scattered showers, with a 30% chance of rain overnight.

Thanksgiving Day highs will reach only the mid-40s, with sunshine expected by afternoon.

It’s still early, so watch the forecast as we get closer to Turkey Day.

Black Friday:

Black Friday will be sunny but cold, with temperatures remaining in the 40s.

Shoppers will need to brave early-morning cold before daytime highs reach a modest 46°F.

Weekend Weather:

As the weekend approaches, a new front will bring another surge of cold air, potentially dropping highs to 39°F by Sunday.

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