Thursday, January 9th 2025, 10:47 pm
News 9 reporters are across the Oklahoma City metro, with live updates on snowfall and road conditions. Crews are actively treating main roadways, but residents are urged to exercise caution as snow continues to fall and temperatures drop overnight.
Haley Weger
Haley Weger reports from southwest Oklahoma City.
She says crews are treating roads ahead of an overnight freeze.
The city has 25 plows working to treat main roadways, using 350 tons of salt on streets and overpasses.
“If you have to be out, give yourself plenty of time, slow down, and exercise caution,” said Chris Daniels, Oklahoma City’s street superintendent. “If you see something shiny, assume it’s ice — but do not slam on your brakes.”
Snow emergency routes can be found HERE.
Deanne Stein
Deanne Stein reports live from Yukon, where several inches of snow are on the ground and snowfall remains steady.
Main roadways are mostly clear, with some slush earlier in the day, thanks to crews who have been treating the roads with salt since this morning. However, neighborhood streets and untreated side roads remain hazardous and require caution.
Multiple families are enjoying the snow by sledding at a nearby park.
While roads are currently clear for the most part, conditions are expected to worsen as temperatures drop overnight and additional snow accumulates.
Residents are advised to stay indoors if possible.
Jordan Fremstad
Jordan Fremstad reports live from near Norman, just off mile marker 114 on southbound I-35 at Indian Hills Road.
Road conditions are clear thanks to the Department of Transportation’s preparations ahead of the snowfall.
Fremstad says traffic is moving smoothly, with only a couple of spin-offs observed in the area. However, snow is starting to accumulate on the interstate, and drivers are advised to allow extra time for travel.
Tevis Hillis
Tevis Hillis reports live from Will Rogers World Airport, where many flights are still scheduled to depart despite the winter weather.
The primary delay is for flights to Dallas, as a snowstorm in Texas has halted all arrivals and departures at Dallas-area airports.
Airport workers are actively clearing snow from the runways to ensure other flights can take off as scheduled.
Matt Mccabe
Matt McCabe reports from northwest Oklahoma City near Will Rogers Park, where families are enjoying the snow by sledding downhill.
McCabe says people are getting creative with their sleds, using items like baking trays, cardboard, and even shovels.
Elizabeth Fitz
Elizabeth Fitz reports from Scissortail Park where a snowball fight took place earlier.
Thursday crowds were at the park playing, making snow angels, and building snowmen. Fitz says she says many out with makeshift sheds.
Since many had the day off, they decided to spend it playing in the snow.
"Since we didn't work because of the weather ... we decided to just come here and have some fun," said Alex Garcia, one of the snowball fight participants. "Because you never know when we're going to get more snow."
Though the sun has set, many are still at the park sledding.
As temperatures drop, the slush on roads is turning into ice, making travel hazardous. Residents are advised to wait for road treatments before heading out tomorrow.
January 9th, 2025
January 9th, 2025
January 9th, 2025
January 9th, 2025
January 9th, 2025
January 9th, 2025