A cold front is expected to bring chilly temperatures to Southern Oklahoma for an extended period of time, with some days potentially dropping below freezing.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Nearly 20,000 Oklahoma homes and businesses were without power early Friday after a winter storm dumped snow and ice across a large swath of the state. The website.
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By News Director Jared Atha
After receiving nearly five inches of snow in parts of western Oklahoma on Sunday, a second wave of snow hit the area Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, a winter weather warning remains in affect for area counties including Ellis, Roger Mills, Dewey, Custer, Beckham and Washita until 9:00 p.m. tonight.
Meteorologists warn that the majority of the area saw the snow come in around mid-morning, and says the commute home could be treacherous with snow and possible ice accumulations on area roadways.
According to a map provided by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s website, Interstate 40 in both Beckham and Custer Counties are described as being in moderate condition with drivers advised to use caution, reduce speed and stay back 200 feet from snow removal equipment and to also be alert to changing conditions which may deteriorate rapidly.