During the second half of this week, a winter storm is predicted to pelt the southern United States with a lot of snow, ice, and rain.
Parts of Oklahoma are under a Winter Storm Watch and might see significant snowfall, while north Texas is predicted to bear the brunt of the storm, which could cause major traffic disruptions in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.
“Exactly how quickly the storm comes together, tracks and gains strength will determine the magnitude of the snow and ice that extends from the I-20 and I-40 corridors from Texas and Oklahoma to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia from late this week to this weekend,” according to AccuWeather’s most recent winter storm update.
What You Need To Know
A Winter Storm Watch is presently in effect for counties in southeast Oklahoma, including Ada, Durant, Ardmore, McAlester, Atoka, Poteau, and Hugo.
According to the watch, between 6 a.m. on Thursday and noon on Friday, there is a chance of 2 to 5 inches of snow accumulation. Snow will be the main precipitation type hitting Oklahoma and is predicted to start falling in southeast Oklahoma early Thursday morning.
However, in its forecaster’s discussion Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service stated that there is a possibility that snow would quickly turn to sleet late Thursday morning in the region east and south of Interstate 44.
While northern Oklahoma may have snowfall in the early afternoon, Oklahoma City is anticipated to experience snowfall beginning Thursday between 9 a.m. and noon.
With the exception of southeast Oklahoma, where it is predicted to depart the region by daylight, the majority of the state should be out of the storm’s path by early Friday morning.
Hazardous Condition Expected
The Weather Channel reports that Thursday could be a dangerous day to drive in Oklahoma City. When the snow and sleet start, the City of Oklahoma City will start clearing the city’s roads with its 32 trucks equipped with plows and salt spreaders.
If you must drive, stay on the snow routes, but the city is urging citizens to stay at home during the weather.
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