General Weather Discussion - November, 2015

[Anonymous.]

Latest model runs show up to half an inch of additinal ice over most of the OKC area overnight.

[foodiefan]

Latest model runs show up to half an inch of additinal ice over most of the OKC area overnight.

well. . carp . . . .

[Pete]

I just took my trash out and my back deck and steps were solid ice.

In fact, the sliding door on the dumpster was frozen shut. This is likely to get pretty ugly overnight in OKC.

[Anonymous.]

Latest HRRR shows up to an additional inch of ice along I-44 including OKC. Looks like heavy banding setting up all the way back into western TX that will move over C OK overnight when we will have zero UV radiation to aid in the melting process.

Trees and powerlines will be tested in the metro if this pans out as indicated by the latest runs. I would preheat home and put on shorts for this early evening in the case you no longer have furnace by morning.

[Pete]

^

Yes, lots of people are bound to lose power and it's crazy cold outside.

[Bunty]

Planning on going to Bedlam game tomorrow, how should roads be in the morning?

Surely bad, if the streets have become cold enough. Hopefully, forecast will be right and temps will be above freezing by early afternoon, especially if precip must continue. Light rain changed to light freezing rain earlier this afternoon in Stillwater, but has stopped. Streets there still okay for now. Bedlam game time temp is forecast to be 34, subject to change.

[Pete]

They should consider cancelling the Thunder game.

People might be able to get there okay but leaving and trying to get home is going to be a nightmare.

[Bobby821]

[jn1780]

Latest HRRR shows up to an additional inch of ice along I-44 including OKC. Looks like heavy banding setting up all the way back into western TX that will move over C OK overnight when we will have zero UV radiation to aid in the melting process.

Trees and powerlines will be tested in the metro if this pans out as indicated by the latest runs. I would preheat home and put on shorts for this early evening in the case you no longer have furnace by morning.

And here I thought I was being smart by putting up christmas lights last week when it was warm.

I will be lucky if they survive the night or when chucks of ice start falling down the roof.

[Bobby821]

Freezing temperatures have moved a little more southeast which has expanded the area for freezing rain and some sleet. Ice accumulations of up to half an inch are still possible across portions of Oklahoma and western north Texas. This ice could cause problems with power lines and down trees/tree limbs along with cause slick roadways. If you have to travel, slow down, leave plenty of room, and give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.

Here is the latest Ice Accumulation map as of 7:00pm 11/27/2015

[Anonymous.]

They should consider cancelling the Thunder game.

People might be able to get there okay but leaving and trying to get home is going to be a nightmare.

Roads will likely be fine through the duration of the event. Overpasses will be the only thing to get dangerous.

This event will be tree/powerline impact.

[Anonymous.]

Temperatures still falling. OKC already 30F. Could sneak into 29 range as the night goes on. If we get prolonged precip, especially sleet. We could see the roads be pretty bad in the morning.

Just drove across the city 20 minutes ago and power lines are trees are sagging. Probably around .2" of ice accumulated.

[Anonymous.]

Broadway Extension is closed @ 122nd due to multiple wrecks on overpass.

Bridges are ice rinks. Only time will tell how long the regular roads hold. I think once waves of sleet move in, it is all over.

[Bunty]

[Anonymous.]

Rainfall rates really picking up. This is actually doing what I mentioned a couple days ago. Warm rain falling through the shallow cold air @ the surface is actually warming the air.

Could really aid with keeping accumulations down.

[Bunty]

Rainfall rates really picking up. This is actually doing what I mentioned a couple days ago. Warm rain falling through the shallow cold air @ the surface is actually warming the air.

Could really aid with keeping accumulations down.

In Stillwater, it stopped the temp falling and upped it by a degree to 32.5.

[OKCisOK4me]

It's exactly 32 in NW OKC right now. Can't wait to hop in the car and sit and wait for the defrost!

[OKCisOK4me]

I just got to work. If you can't drive 55mph, then you shouldn't be on the highways. Went 35 in a 40, 55 all the way down Lake Hefner Parkway and I44. Worst part was waiting for the car to defrost so I could scrape it. If your car is in a garage then you're good!

[Anonymous.]

Temperatures rising rapidly now. Looks like this could save this from being borderline historical.

Radar shows moisture stream still pumping. Most of OKC is right at 32F.

[Anonymous.]

I am in edmond right now. Powerflashes are pretty much constantly happening and many branches and weak trees are down across the area.

[Pete]

Yes, looking out my window right now at Red Andrews Park, many limbs are down and all the trees are heavy with ice and hanging low.

But, streets seem to be wet not icy and obviously my power is still on.

[Dustin]

My power is out. Typing this from my phone which I forgot to charge last night.......

[Pete]

From my house:

[okatty]

Lots of large tree damage out NW OKC. Anything soft is damaged - bradford pear, sycamore, cypress etc. Took a long walk and snapped some pics - will see if I can load a few in a bit.

My sons power is out in 41st Classen area.

[ljbab728]

There is a tree that has completely fallen over and is blocking a sidewalk near me in NW OKC.