Posted in Oklahoma December 02, 2016 by

You May (Or May Not) Be Happy About The Latest Oklahoma Winter Weather Predictions

As winter is quickly approaching, Oklahomans are beginning to wonder what winter will look like this year in the Sooner State. For all those who like warmer weather, you’ll be glad to know the prediction is warmer than normal temperatures.

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According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, not only is Oklahoma expected to have warmer than normal temps, but our precipitation will be below-normal.

So if snow and cold temperatures aren't your thing, you'll be glad to know we are less likely to have one of those frigid winters.
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Which hopefully means we won't have an ice storm like we did in 2007.
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But don't get too excited just yet. We still have a chance for snow.
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The greatest chance for snowfall is late December and early February.
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Whether you're happy or sad about this mild, winter weather prediction for Oklahoma, you can be glad to know the 2017 summer is expected to be cooler than normal.
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We all know how weather predictions go in Oklahoma, but The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been predicting weather for 225 years with an 80% accuracy track record.

If our weather is going to be mild this winter, get outside and enjoy these Christmas light displays in Oklahoma…they’re magical!