Oklahoma to continue to see below-freezing temps, negative wind chills on Tuesday

Below is a live blog with updates on the winter weather and road conditions

Below is a live blog with updates on the winter weather and road conditions

AND IT JUST WARMED MY MY HEART UP. THERE’S SOME GOOD KIDS OVER THERE. OKAY. LET’S TALK ABOUT THE THE NUMBERS. WE’RE NOW NINE DEGREES OKC THE MAPS UPDATE. THAT’S GOOD. 14 OUT IN HOBART. LET’S GO. WE’LL GET IN THE 20S TODAY. LOTS OF SUN. IT BABY STEPS. WE’LL GET THERE. HANG IN THERE. WE CAN DO THIS FOR ONE MORE DAY. ONE MORE DAY. SO 20S TODAY THEN TONIGHT. BACK DOWN THE TEENS. LISTEN, YOU STILL HAVE TO DRIP YOUR FAUCETS EVERY NIGHT. NEXT FIVE NIGHTS, IT’S JUST IN THE AFTERNOONS. WE’RE GOING TO GET IN THE 40S FOR TWO DAYS. THIS. IT’S KIND OF. NOT THAT WE HAVE TIDES HERE IN OKLAHOMA, BUT IT’S LIKE A WAVE. IT’S GOING TO GO IN AND OUT. SO IT GOES OUT WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY COMES BACK IN FRIDAY SATURDAY BELOW FREEZING. SO THAT SHOULD BE IT. AND THEN SUNDAY NIGHT RAIN, LITTLE LIGHT ICE. THEN IT TURNS OVER TO COLD RAIN. A LOT OF RAIN, SEVERAL INCHES COMING. I DON’T SEE MAJOR SNOW, MAJOR ICE. WE JUS

Oklahoma to continue to see below-freezing temps, negative wind chills on Tuesday

Below is a live blog with updates on the winter weather and road conditions

Oklahoma is not done with the cold just yet as near-zero temperatures and negative wind chills linger into Tuesday. >> Check live radar | KOCO weather page | Get KOCO on the Go 11:45 a.m. Tuesday Update: Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority crews report slick spots in several regions of the state as they continue plowing and sanding efforts.Crews in Northeastern Oklahoma counties, including the Tulsa metro, still report slick spots, especially on rural two-lane highways. Other counties in the east-central region report isolated slick spots but improving conditions in Lincoln, Creek, Okmulgee and the Muskogee area. Crews are still treating slick spots in LeFlore, Major and McCurtain counties. Oklahoma City metro crews are reporting clear interstates but urge motorists to keep an eye out for slick spots.10:25 a.m. Tuesday Update: Temperatures across Oklahoma are slowly but surely rising, with the OKC metro seeing 9 degrees around 10 a.m. Highs will only reach the low 20s by Tuesday afternoon.While Oklahoma will see above-freezing highs starting on Wednesday, KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder still says faucets should be dripped during the overnight hours because of below-freezing temperatures. Another round of freezing temperatures will return on Friday and Saturday but will rise again when rain returns to Oklahoma starting on Sunday, with higher chances at the start of next week. Jonathan says there could be some ice with Sunday's precipitation before turning over to cold rain on Monday.8:30 a.m. Tuesday Update: A wind chill advisory remains in effect until noon on Tuesday as we continue to see below-zero feel-like temperatures statewide. In Oklahoma City, it feels like it’s -10 degrees outside.KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder says wind gusts are going to decrease as the day continues, and temperatures will warm up into the low 20s by this afternoon. Windchills, however, will improve to about 14.7:10 a.m. Tuesday Update: KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder says relief from these bitterly cold temperatures comes tomorrow. Oklahoma will see a thaw that'll last two days before we drop below freezing on Friday and Saturday.Jonathan says the current feel-like temperatures across the state are below zero, with it feeling like -12 in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma will see a little bit of a warm-up as the day continues on Tuesday, but we'll only see a high of 23.We'll see highs in the low 40s on Wednesday and Thursday, but Jonathan says another arctic blast hits on Friday. Next week will be above freezing, but there will be several chances of rain.6:45 a.m. Tuesday Update: Since Friday, EMSA paramedics responded to 21 calls of people being outside for too long and getting too cold in Oklahoma City. Ten of those people had to be taken to a hospital.These cold temperatures and wind chills bring big concerns of hypothermia and frostbite. Symptoms include a tingling sensation in your hands or feet, fingertips, toes and even your nose. If you have to spend any time outside, experts say you should take breaks in a warm place to regulate your body temperature and make sure you’re wearing layers.6:25 a.m. Tuesday Update: Many school districts across Oklahoma either closed or moved to remote learning on Tuesday because of the dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills. Click here to learn more.5:55 a.m. Tuesday Update: Many school districts across Oklahoma and the OKC metro announced adjustments to Tuesday's schedule, either closing or moving to remote learning because of the extremely low temperatures and wind chills. Click here for the latest school closings.5:50 a.m. Tuesday Update: KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder says Oklahoma will stay below freezing, but a thaw is coming soon. Click here for his latest forecast.5:45 a.m. Tuesday Update: Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority crews report slick spots in Eastern Oklahoma as they continue plowing and sanding areas of overnight refreezing. Drivers, particularly in Northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa metro, are reminded to plan extra travel time, give other vehicles space and use caution, especially on bridges and interstate ramps.Eastbound Interstate 44/Will Rogers Turnpike continues to have minor snowpack and slick spots on shoulders and ramps between Afton and the Missouri state line.All counties in the northeastern parts of Oklahoma, including the Tulsa metro, report slick spots, especially on rural two-lane highways. Other counties in the eastern-central areas report slick or wet spots but improving conditions in Lincoln, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes, Okfuskee counties and the Muskogee area. Crews are treating slick spots in LeFlore and McCurtain counties.Central Oklahoma, including the Oklahoma City metro, crews report clear interstates but urge motorists to use caution and watch for slick spots.You can click here to see an interactive travel map.Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive customized weather alerts. You can watch our team coverage on the app, too.>> Check Closings>> Check Live, Interactive Radar>> Watch KOCO 5 Coverage>> Download the KOCO 5 App on iPhone>> Download the KOCO 5 App on Android>> "Like" KOCO 5 on Facebook>> "Follow" KOCO 5 on X

Oklahoma is not done with the cold just yet as near-zero temperatures and negative wind chills linger into Tuesday.

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11:45 a.m. Tuesday Update: Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority crews report slick spots in several regions of the state as they continue plowing and sanding efforts.

Crews in Northeastern Oklahoma counties, including the Tulsa metro, still report slick spots, especially on rural two-lane highways. Other counties in the east-central region report isolated slick spots but improving conditions in Lincoln, Creek, Okmulgee and the Muskogee area.

Crews are still treating slick spots in LeFlore, Major and McCurtain counties. Oklahoma City metro crews are reporting clear interstates but urge motorists to keep an eye out for slick spots.

10:25 a.m. Tuesday Update: Temperatures across Oklahoma are slowly but surely rising, with the OKC metro seeing 9 degrees around 10 a.m. Highs will only reach the low 20s by Tuesday afternoon.

While Oklahoma will see above-freezing highs starting on Wednesday, KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder still says faucets should be dripped during the overnight hours because of below-freezing temperatures.

Another round of freezing temperatures will return on Friday and Saturday but will rise again when rain returns to Oklahoma starting on Sunday, with higher chances at the start of next week. Jonathan says there could be some ice with Sunday's precipitation before turning over to cold rain on Monday.

8:30 a.m. Tuesday Update: A wind chill advisory remains in effect until noon on Tuesday as we continue to see below-zero feel-like temperatures statewide. In Oklahoma City, it feels like it’s -10 degrees outside.

KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder says wind gusts are going to decrease as the day continues, and temperatures will warm up into the low 20s by this afternoon. Windchills, however, will improve to about 14.

7:10 a.m. Tuesday Update: KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder says relief from these bitterly cold temperatures comes tomorrow. Oklahoma will see a thaw that'll last two days before we drop below freezing on Friday and Saturday.

Jonathan says the current feel-like temperatures across the state are below zero, with it feeling like -12 in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma will see a little bit of a warm-up as the day continues on Tuesday, but we'll only see a high of 23.

We'll see highs in the low 40s on Wednesday and Thursday, but Jonathan says another arctic blast hits on Friday. Next week will be above freezing, but there will be several chances of rain.

6:45 a.m. Tuesday Update: Since Friday, EMSA paramedics responded to 21 calls of people being outside for too long and getting too cold in Oklahoma City. Ten of those people had to be taken to a hospital.

These cold temperatures and wind chills bring big concerns of hypothermia and frostbite. Symptoms include a tingling sensation in your hands or feet, fingertips, toes and even your nose. If you have to spend any time outside, experts say you should take breaks in a warm place to regulate your body temperature and make sure you’re wearing layers.

6:25 a.m. Tuesday Update: Many school districts across Oklahoma either closed or moved to remote learning on Tuesday because of the dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills. Click here to learn more.

5:55 a.m. Tuesday Update: Many school districts across Oklahoma and the OKC metro announced adjustments to Tuesday's schedule, either closing or moving to remote learning because of the extremely low temperatures and wind chills. Click here for the latest school closings.

5:50 a.m. Tuesday Update: KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder says Oklahoma will stay below freezing, but a thaw is coming soon. Click here for his latest forecast.

5:45 a.m. Tuesday Update: Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority crews report slick spots in Eastern Oklahoma as they continue plowing and sanding areas of overnight refreezing. Drivers, particularly in Northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa metro, are reminded to plan extra travel time, give other vehicles space and use caution, especially on bridges and interstate ramps.

Eastbound Interstate 44/Will Rogers Turnpike continues to have minor snowpack and slick spots on shoulders and ramps between Afton and the Missouri state line.

All counties in the northeastern parts of Oklahoma, including the Tulsa metro, report slick spots, especially on rural two-lane highways. Other counties in the eastern-central areas report slick or wet spots but improving conditions in Lincoln, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes, Okfuskee counties and the Muskogee area. Crews are treating slick spots in LeFlore and McCurtain counties.

Central Oklahoma, including the Oklahoma City metro, crews report clear interstates but urge motorists to use caution and watch for slick spots.

You can click here to see an interactive travel map.

Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive customized weather alerts. You can watch our team coverage on the app, too.

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