Rain and cold to arrive Saturday

A cold front and upper-level storm system is bringing chilly, wet weather to parts of Oklahoma this weekend, with the potential for light snow west of Tulsa and two additional strong storm systems possible next week.

Friday, March 7th 2025, 10:58 pm

By: News On 6

TULSA, Okla. -

An upper-level storm system is arriving on Saturday. These systems will combine to bring chilly and wet conditions to areas near and south of the Tulsa Metro on Saturday.

Cold air aloft with the storm system could result in some precipitation transitioning to a mix of snow across the western part of Oklahoma with this system.

The second half of the weekend looks great, with sunny skies and temperatures rising into the 60s on Sunday.

Two strong storm systems are expected to impact parts of the area next week: one on Wednesday and the other on Friday. Both systems will bring at least a slight chance of showers or storms across the extreme eastern sections of the state.

These dynamic storm systems could produce severe weather if low-level moisture arrives in advance. At this point, the probability of severe storms remains very low.

Should I Keep The Rain Gear Ready for Saturday?

A strong upper-level system currently across the western United States will approach eastern New Mexico on Saturday and move quickly across the Red River Valley of Oklahoma and north Texas by Saturday night into Sunday morning.

This cold-core system will bring precipitation to the southern half of Oklahoma and parts of north Texas. Some rain is also possible along the highway 412 corridor region, including the Tulsa metro.

Saturday rain zone

Limited instability might produce a few rumbles of thunder, but severe weather is expected to remain south of the Red River.

Snow is likely across the OK and TX panhandle region where some impactful accumulation will be likely. Some light snow will also be possible across part of west-central Oklahoma but with minor or no travel impacts in those areas.

As the cold core passes near or south of our area on Saturday afternoon and evening, some precipitation may briefly mix with or transition to light, non-impactful snow. No significant impacts are anticipated for our immediate vicinity.

Saturday Looks Chilly!

High temperatures on Saturday will depend on precipitation. Areas along and north of the Highway 412 corridor will see highs in the lower 50s, while locations to the south, along both sides of I-40 and southern Oklahoma, will experience highs in the upper 40s due to clouds and precipitation.

Saturday highs

Precipitation will begin early Saturday near the I-35 corridor westward across Oklahoma, where daytime highs will struggle to reach the mid-40s. This system is expected to exit the region late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

Sunday Weather Forecast

Sunday morning will start with temperatures near freezing, but highs will climb into the mid-60s with sunshine and a light north breeze by the afternoon.

Early Next Week Weather

Early next week, another powerful storm system will develop to the west. Before it arrives, gusty south winds will prevail on Monday and especially Tuesday.

Morning lows on Monday will be in the mid-40s, with daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.

7-day temperature timeline

Stronger south winds on Tuesday will bring morning lows in the 50s, with highs again reaching the mid to upper 70s.

Fire spread rates will remain elevated both days, particularly near and west of the Tulsa Metro.

Midweek Storm Potential

As a strong storm system approaches the area on Wednesday, there may be enough low-level moisture near and east of Oklahoma to support strong to severe thunderstorms.

A few storms could develop late Wednesday morning or afternoon, mainly along and east of Highway 69. If storms do form, some could be severe as they move into Arkansas. The probability of thunderstorms with this system currently remains near 20%.

Another strong upper-level storm system is likely to impact the area late next week.

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