Two waves of snow are expected to impact Oklahoma this weekend and into next week, along with a bitter blast of artic air. Oklahoma will remain mild before the arctic blast moves in the evening of Friday, Jan. 17.

Before the snow and arctic air arrive, light rain is possible across southwest, central and eastern Oklahoma on Friday morning and into the early afternoon. No impacts are expected with this round of showers on Friday.

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The arctic blast is expected to move into Oklahoma on Friday evening and will drop temperatures below 32 degrees by Saturday morning. Daytime highs are expected to fall near or below freezing for much of Oklahoma from Sunday through Tuesday.

Oklahoma will also see very cold wind chills near or below zero in the morning on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

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Snow is possible in Oklahoma from Saturday through Tuesday.

Chances for snow are increasing for areas of Oklahoma this weekend and into next week. Various areas of Oklahoma could see snow Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

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The amount of accumulating snow is still up in the air, but by Tuesday, areas of western Oklahoma could see up to three inches of snow, while areas of northwest and southwest Oklahoma could see up to two inches of snow. The rest of Oklahoma may see up to an inch of snow.

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Stay weather aware and prepare for the cold!

Snow is one of the harder types of weather to predict accurately, so Oklahomans will want to remain weather aware this weekend! One thing that is certain though is that it will be bitterly cold in Oklahoma for several days. Now is the time to prepare your home and your car before the cold weather arrives.

Oklahoma Cold Weather Checklist

Those first big cold fronts always seem to catch Oklahoma by surprise. In one big swoop, the nearly 100° days turn into sudden freezes overnight. We'll still have warm days here and there throughout winter, but now is as good a time as now to start on your cold weather checklist. Easy small tasks that add up to bother energy savings and comfort in the home. They'll also allow you to avoid the big headaches and repair bills that happen so frequently in our bipolar climate.

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Oklahoma Winter Weather Vehicle Checklist

Whether you're driving across town or across the state, Oklahoma's winter weather has the potential to make your trip an unforgettable experience. While we focus mainly on the summer season conditions--not driving during the heat of the day, road surface temp, etc...--the winter here is just as concerning. Here's a quick rundown on the stuff you should check before braving the frigid cold in the Sooner State.

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