January 2026
THURSDAY JANUARY 29, 2026
WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - 01/29/2026 Good Morning! Enjoy the warmer weather today, because tomorrow a front arrives bringing much cooler temperatures and gusty north winds. We will dip down to around 13 degrees tonight with a wind out of the north at 5-10mph. Refreezing of any melted snow will create an issue for black ice on Friday Morning. As i stated before, drive slow, and leave adequate space between you and the [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 27, 2026
TUESDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - 01/27/2026 Slightly warmer today as we reach highs in the low 30s. We are currently at 11 degrees with a wind chill factor of 6 degrees. If you get out to enjoy the snow be sure to dress appropriately. Most main highways and streets have been cleared, but keep in mind that side roads and parking lots are still snow covered. Whatever snow does melt, will refreeze [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 25, 2026
WINTER WEATHER UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - 01/25/2026. Extreme Cold Warning until January 26, 09:00 AM CST We are finally seeing some sunshine as the second wave of snow has moved out of the area. I received 8 inches here at my house. I’ve had many reports of 10-12 inches across the county. I have been out driving roads again this morning, and there are some deep snow drifts out there! Road crews are [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 24, 2026
WINTER WEATHER UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - 01/24/2026. After a brief lull in precipitation, we are beginning to see periods of light-moderate snow throughout the area. The second wave is looking to be a little stronger. We are still forecasted to receive between 8-10 inches of snow by the time the storm moves out tomorrow morning. I have been out checking road conditions this morning, crews are out sanding and clearing roads. Please [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 23, 2026
FRIDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/23/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! The front has arrived. Expect a blustery day with temperatures falling throughout the afternoon. Heaviest snow and sleet are expected tonight through Saturday morning, and then again Saturday night into Sunday. I still advise against any travel this afternoon into evening. The timeline given for roads to become slick, is between 11:00am – 3:00pm. Get home early if possible and avoid traveling [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 22, 2026
THURSDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/22/2026 Good morning, Garfield County Looking at the newest data from the NWS/Norman it appears that the snow totals are trending a little higher at the moment. We could see anywhere between 8-12” of snow accumulation from Friday – Sunday. My biggest concern is the dangerous cold temperatures that are about to settle in for several days. We could see wind chills as low as -15 degrees. [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21, 2026
WEDNESDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/21/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! WINTER STORM WATCH FROM FRIDAY, 12:00PM UNTIL SUNDAY AT 6:00 PM EXTREME COLD WATCH FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY UNTIL 12:00 PM ON SATURDAY If you haven’t already, you should start preparing now, for a significant winter storm. Beginning Friday and continues through early Sunday. Our main threats will be hazardous travel conditions, and dangerously cold temperatures. We are forecasted to see at least [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 20, 2026
TUESDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/20/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! We are seeing a cold start this morning, but a significant warmup is on the way as winds shift to the south. After yesterday's flurries, we will enjoy full sunshine today with temperatures climbing much closer to seasonal averages. As you have probably heard, we could see some winter precipitation at the end of the week and into the weekend. It’s still [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 19, 2026
MONDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/19/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! It is a much colder start to the work week on the back side of a cold front. We are tracking a slight chance for light snow or flurries across northern Oklahoma today, though little to no accumulation is expected. Highs will only reach the lower 30s, and breezy northeast winds will keep wind chills in the teens and 20s throughout the [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 18, 2026
SUNDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/18/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! Another chilly day! Highs are expected to climb into the mid-50s, but it will feel much cooler with the wind chills in the single digits this morning. Temps will fall into the low 20s tonight; it would be a good idea to go ahead and drip your faucets to prevent freezing. There is a chance for light snow tomorrow morning, with little [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 17, 2026
SATURDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/17/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! Thankfully we had no significant fires in the area yesterday. However, we are still in an ELEVATED fire threat today. Gusty winds out of the NW and low relative humidity values of 15-20% will allow fires to spread rather quickly. With that being said, it is still advised to avoid any outdoor burning today. It will be a great day for indoor [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 16, 2026
FRIDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/16/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9:00AM THROUGH 6:00PM. WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6:00PM. A strong cold front will shift winds out of the NNW this morning at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 45mph. This will bring near critical to critical fire danger across the area. With the combination of strong winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity. Any fire that [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 15, 2026
THURSDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/15/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! After a chilly and windy Wednesday, we are looking at a nice temperature rebound for today. While the winds won’t be quite as intense as yesterday, they will shift out of the southwest, helping us warm up significantly before our next cold front arrives on Friday. Here is your forecast from the NWS/Norman: Today - Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14, 2026
WEDNESDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/14/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! The warm weather from yesterday has moved out as a cold front arrived overnight. While we will still see plenty of sunshine today, it will be significantly cooler and much windier. Elevated fire danger remains our primary concern today due to the combination of dry vegetation and strong, gusty winds. I would advise everyone to avoid any controlled burning for the rest [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2026
TUESDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/13/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! Our unseasonably warm weather continues today. We will see plenty of sunshine throughout the day before a cold front arrives late tonight. The main concern remains the elevated fire danger over the next couple of days. Avoid any activities that could ignite dry vegetation. If you see fire or smoke, be sure to report it to 911. Here is your forecast from [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 12, 2026
MONDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/12/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! We are starting the work week on a high note as our gradual warming trend officially kicks in. Expect plenty of sunshine and significantly milder temperatures compared to the last few days. The big thing to keep an eye on this week will be the elevated fire danger. If you see fire or smoke, be sure to report it to 911. Here [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 11, 2026
SUNDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/11/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! We are looking at a quiet and dry end to the weekend before a gradual warming trend begins tomorrow. Overall, a nice day for January, so get outside and enjoy it! Here is your forecast from the NWS/Norman: Today – Sunny. Highs around 50. North winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest around 5 mph this afternoon. Tonight – Mostly clear. Cold with [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 10, 2026
SATURDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/10/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! Yesterday’s cold front officially settled in, and while we saw some "weather whiplash" with those spring-like storms earlier in the week, winter has regained its footing. The light wintry precipitation from last night has moved out, leaving us with a much calmer—but much cooler—weekend ahead. Here is your forecast from the NWS/Norman: The Details Today – Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 9, 2026
FRIDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/09/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! This week has been a great example as to why you should always stay prepared, and weather aware. We experienced spring like storms yesterday, and winter returns today. While yesterday’s storms are slightly unusual for January, it’s a reminder that we can experience severe weather at any given time throughout the year. A much quieter start to the day following yesterday’s active [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 8, 2026
THURSDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/08/2026 Good morning, Garfield County! Thunderstorms continue to move through the area this morning. Nothing severe at the moment, but we remain in a marginal threat for small hail and winds up to 60 mph. Storms are moving rather quickly to the northeast at 40-50mph and look to clear out by midday. Southwest winds will pick up this afternoon at 15-25 mph, with gusts up to 40 [...]
