An upper level low was located along the Red River near Durant. Although this was a strong weather system... the circulation had wrapped mid level dry air into the region from the south and west. This... along with turbulent low level winds... was limiting the amount of snow that was forming and reaching the ground. At 2 am... radar showed areas of light snow over parts of eastern and south-central Oklahoma. In south-central Oklahoma... the snow was mainly in the area from Marietta to Durant. The snow over eastern Oklahoma may wrap back as far west as Chandler... Ada... and Holdenville toward morning. Meanwhile... windy conditions will continue overnight in much of the region. Winds will average 20 to 25 mph with gusts over 30 mph. Wherever there is snow on the ground... some drifting will occur...and visibilities will be reduced to less than 2 miles at times. Many untreated roads were reported to be slick and hazardous in parts of central and north central Oklahoma... while roads in other areas were slick in spots.
Forecast for Kay
Updated: 11:42 PM CDT on March 20, 2010
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 7 PM CDT Sunday...
Rest of Tonight
Cloudy with isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with slight chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.
... Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 7 PM CDT Sunday... ... Winter Storm Warning is cancelled...
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for light snow and blowing snow... which is in effect until 7 PM CDT Sunday. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled.
* Main impact: reduced visibility through a combination of light falling snow and some blowing snow. New snowfall accumulations of a trace to one half inch.
* Other impacts: wind chill temperatures in the teens.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.
