Travel Advisory Issued; Storm Could Bring Snow To Green Country

A storm system will bring rain, then snow to Green Country. The system brought snow to Oklahoma City Saturday morning.

A winter weather advisory has been issued for areas in western Oklahoma, and a travel advisory has been issued for areas above Interstate 40 across the whole state and far southwestern counties.

According to Chief Meteorologist Travis Meyer, the latest models show a band of light to moderate snow along and north of the I-44 line from Oklahoma City to Tulsa to Grove. He said there could be up to one inch, but some isolated areas could see up to three inches.

Precipitation should continue through Saturday morning but can transition into snow from west to east through the morning hours.

By sunrise on Saturday, folks at least along Interstate 44 and northward should already see that transition. By noon, most should see the transition from rain and snow mix to all snow. The system will be moving out during the early afternoon but not until we see a little snow accumulation on the ground.

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South of I-40 could see accumulation up to 1 inch mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. In Tulsa, there could be 1-2 inches accumulation, but there is a possibility for heavier snow bands to develop, which would increase snow accumulation for some locations. Where those snow bands set up is hard to say. Folks in far northeastern and northwestern portions of the state have the best chance of seeing higher snowfall accumulations.

Colder air will continue to move in across the state but for most of Saturday, temperatures should remain just above freezing. Meyer said we can expect steady temperatures between 30 and 33 degrees over night through later evening with snow chances ending around noon or 2 p.m.

Fairly warm soil temperatures will help melt what does fall on roadways for a while. However, bridges, overpasses and elevated surfaces will develop slick spots early on during the morning hours.

Meyer said black ice could be possible Saturday night, especially in sheltered areas.

Travel advisories have been issued across most of northwestern Oklahoma, so use caution when traveling out that direction this weekend. Saturday evening, temperatures should drop below freezing and black ice could be issue for Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Take it easy on the roads this weekend and bundle up for the bitter cold wind chill values.

It is encouraged that you check road conditions before traveling.

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