Tuesday, February 18th 2025, 4:58 am
A significant winter storm is moving into the area, bringing a combination of freezing rain, sleet, and snow.
The forecast warns of serious risks like hypothermia and frostbite for anyone caught unprepared, so be sure to bundle up if you plan to be outside.
Winter weather timeline
Precipitation begins around midnight in northern Oklahoma. Freezing rain and sleet will make it to I-40 and Oklahoma City between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m.
Roads get slick quickly, and we will see freezing rain, sleet, and eventually all snow. Winds will be howling out of the north.
This will create blizzard-like conditions, especially up north. Precipitation ends late Tuesday. Still some light flurries overnight.
Winter precipitation totals
Totals will range from 1-3 inches across the Oklahoma City metro, with most on the north side.
If we see more sleet, precipitation totals could be less.
There will be some folks in the northern part of the state who could see 4-7 inches, and possibly up to 10 inches. Drifts up north could be measured in feet.
How cold will it get?
Dangerous temperatures begin on Tuesday. We will likely shatter record lows and record cold highs.
We will likely stay below freezing from Tuesday morning until Saturday, over 100 total hours.
This could mean a pipe-bursting scenario for many residents, especially with highs in the single digits and low teens.
Wind chills will be brutal. Frostbite and hypothermia are a concern with wind chills down to 25 below zero.
SEE ALSO: Oklahoma health experts warn of frostbite as temps drop below freezing
Our team of trackers will be out for you and we will bring you live updates. Stay safe and warm!
The worst of the cold will last through Friday morning before temperatures slowly rebound over the weekend. Stay with News 9 for the latest weather updates.
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