12 Spots in Oklahoma That Will Drop Your Frozen Jaw This Winter

These photos of winter in Oklahoma portray the heart of the coldest months of the year in the Sooner State.

Winters in Oklahoma are never the same. It snows, it rains, it reaches 70 degrees...all the while, it's still winter (and this is just in one week). But for the sake of this article, we're talking about the snow and ice kind of winter. The kind that is white and fluffy or icy and frigid. Here are 12 images shot in Oklahoma that will drop your frozen jaw this winter:

1. This wintertime sunrise is absolutely stunning, set against ice-topped grass.

2. The endless ice on Lake Hefner looks frigid, yet beautiful.

3. Just about every country road looks dazzling with a bit of snow.

4. These iced-over trees in southwest Oklahoma look chilling.

5. Great Salt Plains Lake in winter is simply exquisite.

6. This beautiful winter sunset in Guymon is unforgettable.

7. A micro-winter wonderland shot in Oklahoma City.

8. These frozen-over plants and brush shot near Tulsa look almost painterly.

9. This bright red male cardinal chilling in a field near Tulsa. Tulsa is magic this time of year, if you couldn't tell.

10. This incredible view of Broken Arrow with snow after a storm in 2022.

11. An oil pumpjack in a field of icy, frozen grain sorghum.

12. A chilling 18-degree sunset in northwestern Oklahoma.

Thank you to all the talented photographers who contributed to this article. If you would like to submit photos, you can do so on our Only In Oklahoma Facebook page. How do you spend your winters in Oklahoma? Do you hit the trails and go sledding, or maybe do some ice skating? Let us know!

Stay warm this winter! If you need some ideas for new gear, check out our Ultimate Winter Packing List for all your cold-weather essentials.

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