Weather Blog: Rain Chances Across Oklahoma Ahead Of Christmas

Oklahomans can expect mild temperatures and minimal travel disruptions as Christmas approaches.

However, rain and storm chances will increase early in the week before giving way to a sunny and dry Christmas Day.

Light rain and drizzle will increase later on Monday and into the evening hours.

Temperatures will stay mild by December standards, with highs in the mid and upper 50's.

Rain will continue into Tuesday but taper off by the evening.

Christmas Day looks dry with highs back in the mid 50's.

Storms look likely on Thursday but temperatures don't look to be impacted much.

This weekend we could see highs back to around 60 degrees with low rain chances. Some data tries to bring in a wintry mix to the west metro on New Year's Day, but other data says we are complete dry.

What to Expect for the Week Leading to Christmas:

Monday:

1. Morning: Increasing clouds with drizzle and spotty showers possible.
2. Afternoon: Rain chances increase as moisture moves in from the south.
3. Highs: 50s across much of Oklahoma.
4. Evening: Storm chances develop, with heavier rain expected, particularly in eastern Oklahoma.

Tuesday (Christmas Eve):

1. Morning: Rain and storm chances continue, especially in eastern Oklahoma, before moving eastward by late morning.
2. Afternoon: Drying out with clearing skies.
3. Highs: Around 53°F in central Oklahoma.

Wednesday (Christmas Day):

1. Weather: Sunny, dry, and mild with highs near 54°F.
2. Travel Impact: No major weather disruptions expected across Oklahoma or the U.S.

When Does Winter Start?

Saturday marks the official start of winter, and while temperatures will dip slightly to the 40s, it’s shaping up to be a dry day.

If you’re planning a weekend getaway or just a stroll to admire Christmas lights, the weather should cooperate.

Christmas Week Forecast

Monday:

1. Monday morning looks foggy in spots with light rain and drizzle developing.
2. Light rain is possible off and on Monday, with higher rain chances Monday night into Tuesday morning.

Looking ahead to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the forecast calls for highs in the 50s and 60s.

It won’t be a white Christmas, but we’ll take the mild weather!

Additional rain could develop by late Christmas into Thursday.

While snow lovers might be disappointed, this much-needed precipitation will be a welcome gift after a dry month.

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