The National Weather Service in Tulsa said Tuesday that a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow, along with dangerously cold wind chills, will be affecting Broken Arrow.
Winter Storm Landon is expected to bring accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with local amounts up to 8 inches, with heaviest snow totals along and north of Interstate 44.
Snow and sleet accumulation of 2-5 inches is expected south of Interstate 44 through far northwest Arkansas. Ice accumulations of up to 0.10 inches with locally higher amounts are possible within the highest terrain of far northwest Arkansas.
Initial winter weather early Wednesday morning will focus north of a line from Tulsa to Bentonville, Ark. Temperatures will fall below freezing through the day and risk of winter weather will spread southward.
Travel could be impacted as early as late tonight through the morning commute Wednesday. More widespread wintry precipitation will expand across the region beginning mid-afternoon Wednesday and become heavy Wednesday evening through the early morning hours Thursday.
Expect travel conditions to become hazardous. Localized power outages should also be anticipated as winds increase and interact with any ice coated power lines.
Dangerous wind chill values will also develop Wednesday night with values of 0 to -5 degrees F likely.
Roads, bridges, and overpasses in the warning area are expected to become slick and hazardous. If travel is absolutely necessary, take a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as a first aid kit, water, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
For the latest road conditions in Oklahoma call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org.
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