Winter Storm Guide
With a winter storm in our midst, we’ve put together a one-stop shop for everything you need to know to keep you (and your neighbors) safe and warm. What are you seeing around Tulsa? Send us photos, questions and thoughts at connect@tulsaflyer.org.
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Oasis Fresh Market provides free lunch and dinner for students as Tulsa snow days mount
Oasis is one of two grocers in north Tulsa, which is considered a food desert with limited access to nutritious options.
To close or not to close? Tulsa-area school districts make decisions on fourth snow day
Some school districts will extend closures into Thursday due to poor road conditions. Others are opening up campus after Winter Storm Fern.
As Tulsa thaws, water main breaks are surging. Local businesses are feeling the impact.
Tulsa has seen at least 19 water main breaks since Winter Storm Fern hit. The breaks have had consequences for city crews and local businesses.
Third snow day on the way as Tulsa-area school districts announce closure, remote learning plans
School districts across the Tulsa metro plan to extend closures into Wednesday, citing poor road conditions after a weekend winter storm.
Another snow day: Here’s the latest on Tulsa-area school closures and remote learning days
School districts across the Tulsa metro are extending closures into Tuesday as record-low temperatures continue after the weekend’s winter storm.
Winter Storm Fern freezes Tulsa and leaves a blanket of snow in her wake
Whether you’ve braved the snow or rocked pajamas since Friday, here is how Winter Storm Fern impacted the Tulsa area by the numbers.
These Tulsa offices and services are closed or canceled Monday for extreme cold
Trash service, court hearings and animal control are among the services affected by the winter storm.
These Tulsa-area schools and universities are closed Monday for inclement weather
We are updating this story as schools announce their plans for Monday following the snowy weekend.
Click through these photos of snow across Tulsa — and send us yours!
A few of us ventured out on foot to check out the snowy scenes across Tulsa. Here are some of our photos.
Snowed in? Pass the time with printable Flyer and Eagle coloring pages
Coloring these Flyer and Eagle coloring pages is the perfect way to kill some time while you’re snowed in this weekend.
How to prevent — and treat — health issues during Tulsa’s severe winter weather
As Tulsa prepares for a snow storm, medical professionals are asking folks to be wary of cold weather injuries.
Tulsa International Airport says it’s prepared for winter weather as cancellations mount
As airlines cancel flights, airport staff are monitoring conditions and treating runways and roadways as needed.
How Tulsa’s 2007 ice storm led to the birth of a crucial winter weather prediction tool
Following the 2007 storm, two Oklahomans finalized the Sperry-Piltz Ice Accumulation Index. Forecasters and farmers alike use it to prepare for severe winter weather.
How to navigate power outages and freezing pipes during Tulsa winter storm
You can take these steps to report power outages to PSO and prevent your pipes from freezing during the January storm.
Boil water notices could be issued during winter storm. Here’s what you need to know.
Pipe breaks and water pressure reductions are more common during extreme weather. Here’s how to prepare.
Here’s the status on Tulsa-area schools and universities Friday as the storm approaches
Most school districts across the Tulsa metro are open for in-person learning Friday, but some are dismissing early.
These snow day staples are selling fast in Tulsa as residents prep for winter weather
Sleds, shovels, breads and milk are hot commodities as snowfall is expected to disrupt travel around Tulsa.
How to help foster dogs and protect your pets during Tulsa winter storm
Here’s the best ways to protect your animals — and dogs available for fostering — over the snowy weekend.
We asked, you answered: Here are 13 ways to spend snow days in Tulsa
Between shoveling the driveway and checking the pipes, city residents are brainstorming ways to pass the time indoors. Here’s what they suggested.
Traveling during Tulsa snow storm? Keep these items in your car.
If you must travel during winter weather emergencies, the National Weather Service recommends keeping a safety kit in your vehicle.
Tulsa’s arts events shift schedules, cancel performances due to impending winter storm
Performances have already been moved ahead of snowfall expected to begin Friday night. We round up schedules for the Tulsa PAC, Philbrook and more.
Here’s where homeless Tulsans can find shelter during upcoming snow storm
The city is opening shelters and sending outreach workers to bring unhoused people — and their animals — inside during freezing weather.
Snow is headed to Tulsa. Here’s how the city plans to treat and plow your streets.
With temperatures and heavy snow expected to fall over the weekend, the city is advising Tulsans to prepare for travel conditions.