January 2026
Sunday January 4, 2026
SUNDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/04/2026 We can expect a notably warmer but breezier day today as we move into the first full week of the year. Following a chilly start, a shift in wind patterns will bring a significant temperature climb across northern Oklahoma. Temperatures will climb back into the low 70’s starting Monday. There are increasing rain chances around midweek, but it appears the highest chances will be in southeast [...]
Saturday January 3, 2026
SATURDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 01/03/2026 Good Morning, Garfield County! Here’s the latest forecast from the National Weather Service/Norman for today: According to the NWS forecast, we’re looking at sunny skies, slightly cooler with a high near 52°F. North winds around 5–15 mph turning calm in the afternoon. Overnight Saturday into Sunday will be mostly clear with a low around 31°F. Overall, a nice day to get out and about — slightly [...]
December 2025
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31, 2025
0250L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/31/25 Warm with winds becoming southwesterly this afternoon. Dry conditions will continue into next week. The fire danger will remain a bit touchy so be careful out there. Overall, we’ll be ok so here’s your New Year’s Eve forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Wednesday-Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Wednesday Night-Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 30, 2025
TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/30/25 As of 0230L it’s 16 degrees with a wind chill of 6 degrees. We will be warming back up into the 50’s today and winds will be shifting from the NW to the SW which will bring in warmer temps. Winds will be marginal so not too bad. We’ll be finishing out the year on a positive note. Overall, we’ll be ok so here’s your forecast from the [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 29, 2025
0240L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/29/25 After a cold front brought colder temps, windy conditions, and a few fires, winter temps will be around for a few days and then we’ll warm up to the what is called normal winter temps for the latter part of the week. It could be worse with blowing snow and temps around zero. We all knew it would get colder so we deal with it and wait for [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 28, 2025
0245L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/28/25 WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM UNTIL 7 PM TODAY. NW winds 20-30 mph gusting 40 to 50 mph are possible after frontal passage. ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER conditions expected from 11 am until 5 pm. With the above stated wind-speeds, fire spread will occur quickly and smoke will most likely ride the ground so keep your eyes peeled and call 911 if you see smoke or fire. [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 27, 2025
0255L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/27/25 Another warm day expected with possibly record temps so get out and enjoy this today. Tomorrow will begin a cold decline with a LOW CHANCE for maybe some rain. Haven’t stated that in a while! Winds will be a little gusty today and tonight due to a strong cold front that will push in early Sunday. May want to dust off your jackets, you will need them. Due [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 26, 2025
0250L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/26/25 Hope everyone had a safe Christmas and enjoyed the day. We have a front that will move in this morning shifting the winds out of the north so we will most likely have highs in the low 70’s instead of in the low 80’s. The weekend looks good until a strong cold front pushes in early on Sunday, then it’s downhill from there. Here’s the kicker you should [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 25, 2025
0300L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/25/25 MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! We will be very warm and windy with some gusts upwards of 25 mph. Our next chance for cold weather looks to be later on Sunday and especially on Monday. Right now at 0250L it’s 54 degrees which is 10-15 degrees warmer than our normal High temp for late December. It’s not the first time we’ve been this warm so Enjoy the warmth, winter will [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 24, 2025
0335L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/24/25 DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM. Use caution while driving. Warm temps into the 70’s through Saturday before a cold front pushes in and brings temps down a bit for Sunday and Monday. No rain or snow in sight. Just enjoy the warmth because as everyone knows, when nature decides to get cold and stay there, it will occur when you’re not ready for it. Overall, [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 23, 2025
0300L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/23/25 It didn’t rain outside folks; there’s moisture in the air and not a front in sight to mix with it. There is a chance for some fog around the area too, so be careful while driving. We will be a little warmer today with highs in the 60’s and then we’ll see 70’s Wednesday thru Friday. It is WINTER, right? Look at it this way, not prepared for [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 22, 2025
0305L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/22/25 WINTER is here and it’s going to be tough not having to wear a coat. Forecast highs in the 60 to 70 range this week looks really nice. Windy conditions will be the only issue especially where there is loose dirt involved. Overall a nice week is expected. I have attached the drought map and it hasn’t changed much for several months. I have cracks in the ground [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 21, 2025
0310L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/21/25 Cool with highs in the 50s is on the menu along with light winds. That’s nice for a change! Winds will be northerly this morning and will become southerly this afternoon as surface high pressure moves east. Overall, a nice day on tap. We’ll warm up this week and we may see some record high temps if we’re lucky. Again, Christmas appears like it may be in the [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 20, 2025
SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/20/25 Another front will push into the area this morning shifting winds from the south to the north. Winds will be gusty upwards to 30 mph this afternoon so as stated for a few days, keep your eyes peeled for smoke and fire and call 911 if you observe any. No precipitation is expected with today’s front. Also, NO controlled burning please! Overall, we’ll be ok so here’s your [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 19, 2025
0255L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/19/25 Winds will blow again today BUT they’ll be out of the SSW 15-25 with gusts upwards of 30 to 40 mph. Yesterday’s fire up on North 16th would have been a lot worse if it had jumped the road. We were placed into a RED FLAG WARNING due to low humidity and strong winds yesterday but conditions today shouldn’t be as bad. Response to that fire came from [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 18, 2025
0315L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/18/25 WIND will be our nemesis as the fire danger increases. We have a cold front that will push through the area shifting winds out of the north with some gusts upwards of 35+mph. I will just say this, NO CONTROLLED BURNING as you won’t be able to control fire with the expected winds. We are in a near critical fire danger today. Tomorrow, winds will be southerly and [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2025
0320L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/17/25 DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THIS MORNING. There may be some areas that could encounter some freezing fog so use extreme caution and slow down especially on bridges and overpasses. Other than this, we should have a warm and windy day. As stated yesterday, Fire weather is still in play due to foliage being dead. As we warm up a little and the winds [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 16, 2025
0245L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/16/25 WARM again today with highs in the upper 50s. The only issue will be that there is a chance for fog this morning and possibly freezing fog in areas where temps have dropped near and below freezing. We are at 32 right now at 0240L so if fog develops, watch out for a thin layer of frost/ice on bridges and overpasses. Other than that, we’re good for now. [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 2025
0245L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/15/25 WARMER is the ticket for today and for a good portion of the week. We will be under westerly flow thus bringing warmer than normal temps. The arctic is shutoff at least for a while so this week would be that time to get outside and find that area where you can soak in some sunshine. We do expect a front around mid-week but as of now, it [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 14, 2025
0245L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/14/25 COLD. That pretty much says it all. Wind chill TEMPS will be very low this morning as they are already at 5 degrees as of 0240L. If you have to be outside today, protect your skin, bundle up the kids, and also make sure your pets get taken care of. We should see sunshine this afternoon as the clouds slowly move out but won’t see temps above freezing [...]
