Brace Yourselves! Black Friday Kicks Off with a Gusty, Chilly Welcome in Oklahoma

It's Black Friday, folks, and if you're planning to hit the stores early or just enjoy a leisurely day off, well, you might want to bundle up! Across much of Oklahoma, we're waking up to a rather gray, low-cloudy start, accompanied by a noticeable bite in the air and a persistent, blustery wind that's just begging you to stay indoors. This isn't your typical crisp autumn day; it's definitely leaning into the chilly side, making those outdoor errands feel a bit more, shall we say, invigorating?

So, what's the actual forecast looking like? Expect those thermometers to struggle, really struggle, to even touch the mid-40s today. But here's the kicker: with those brisk north winds howling at a steady 15 to 30 miles per hour, and even gusting upwards of 40 mph, it's going to feel much colder, likely down in the upper 30s for most of the day. A wind advisory is actually in effect for our friends in northwest Oklahoma, so definitely be mindful of that. Oh, and don't be surprised by an occasional, very light drizzle; nothing significant, just enough to make things feel a bit damp now and then.

Looking past this rather bracing Black Friday, things do start to look up a little as we head into the weekend. Saturday morning might begin similarly, still a bit cloudy with a chance for some lingering sprinkles, but hold on! By the afternoon, we should finally see those clouds breaking apart, allowing some welcome sunshine to peek through. And with that, temperatures will begin a gentle climb, hopefully reaching into the 50s, making it a considerably more pleasant day than today, thankfully.

Sunday, now that's shaping up to be the real gem of the weekend! We're expecting plenty of sunshine and even warmer temperatures, with highs pushing into the upper 50s and possibly even nudging the low 60s in some spots. What a difference a day makes, right? And the good news doesn't stop there. As we move into next week, the forecast generally points towards continued quiet weather, dominated by high pressure, meaning more sunshine and temperatures comfortably lingering in the 60s.

So, while Black Friday might require an extra layer or two – maybe even three! – for those venturing out, there's definitely a silver lining on the horizon. The weekend promises a much-needed warm-up and plenty of sunshine to enjoy, whether you're recovering from shopping or simply unwinding. It looks like Mother Nature is just giving us a little brisk nudge before delivering some lovely late-November weather. Stay warm out there today!