Winter Weather Event

January 26-27, 2009

On January 26, 2009, a storm system in the southwest U.S. moved towards Oklahoma resulting in widespread freezing rain.  The freezing rain occurred as warm moist Gulf of Mexico air was lifted over a shallow dome of cold Arctic air at the surface.  Initially liquid, the rain turned to ice when reaching exposed objects.  Widespread travel problems occurred across Oklahoma.  The I-44 corridor received 1/4 to 1/2 inches of freezing rain, with higher amounts.  1-2 inches of sleet occurred on top of this ice.  Just south of this area 3-4 inches of sleet occurred with freezing rain farther south from McAlester to Stillwell where 1-1.5 inches of freezing rain occurred.

Gov Henry announces additional counties approved for public assistance - February 25, 2009.

Gov Henry requests Public Assistance for six additional counties - February 19, 2009.

Gov Henry announces Public Assistance for four counties - February 17, 2009.  PDF File

Situation Update #12 - January 31, 2009.

Situation Update #11 - January 30, 2009.

Situation Update #10 - January 29, 2009.

Situation Update #9 - January 29, 2009.

Situation Update #8 - January 29, 2009.

Situation Update #7 - January 28, 2009.

Situation Update #6 - January 28, 2009.

Situation Update #5 - January 27, 2009.

Situation Update #4 - January 27, 2009.

Situation Update #3 - January 27, 2009.

Situation Update #2 - January 26, 2009.

Gov. Henry Declares State of Emergency - January 26, 2009.

Situation Update #1 - January 26, 2009.