Cooler, But Still Above Average Temps For Oklahoma Ahead

Oklahoma can expect a cooler day Monday albeit still above average for the state, according to News 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope.

Monday, December 27th 2021, 6:28 am

By: Lacey Swope

Oklahoma can expect a cooler day Monday albeit still above average for the state, according to News 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope.

A weak cold front moved through Oklahoma during the morning hours Monday, and highs will be in the 60s and 70s during the afternoon. There will be a chance for a few showers Monday night going into Tuesday.

Record highs are possible Tuesday with a high-to-extreme fire danger.

However, winter may finally make its arrival this weekend. A cold front is set to move in with temperatures dropping and a chance for winter weather. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s.

Lacey Swope

Meteorologist Lacey Swope is an Okie through and through, having grown up in the small town of Kiefer. She joined the News 9 weather team in 2011, and you can catch her forecasts weekday mornings on News 9 This Morning and on News 9 at 9a. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Lacey wanted to become a meteorologist to study the atmosphere every day and share her passion for weather with others.