The Oklahoma record for the most snowfall in a twenty-four-hour period was set in the city of Spavinaw on February 9, 2011. Increasingly chilly temperatures and the introduction of wintry weather sent 27 inches down on the town. True to The Farmer’s Almanac winter weather forecast, the entire state also experienced record snowfall that year. Looking back, 2011 has come to be known as the third snowiest year in the entire state, with the month of February ranking as the number one year for Oklahoma’s largest snowfall. Do you remember this epic storm?
The snow on the streets in most of the cities in the Sooner State looked just like this one. Very few people decided to brave the elements and leave their homes that week back in 2011.
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With over two feet of snowfall in some places, the sidewalks and driveways took hours to clear. For those that like to build snowmen this snow was perfect.
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This snowfall was a sledder’s paradise. It seemed like every hill in the state was full of people young and old wanting to play in the snow.
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This yardstick shows some of the enormous snowdrifts. It wasn’t uncommon to see drifts of several feet due to the actual snowfall of 24 inches and more in some places. The blizzard of 2011 will be remembered for decades by all those that got the pleasure of witnessing it firsthand.
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The stillness of a winter night with fresh snowfall on the ground is one of the most beautiful sights we have ever seen anywhere in Oklahoma. This picture captures the winter landscape perfectly.
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We understand if simply looking at this picture gets you feeling chilled. We think no other state looks better blanketed in white.
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Humans were not the only ones that enjoyed frolicking in the snow. The dogs played for hours, especially the ones that had never experienced snow before.
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Do you remember this epic winter storm that broke Oklahoma snowfall records? Be sure to share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! For more amazing Oklahoma snow pictures, enjoy these 14 beautiful times snow transformed Oklahoma. Check out what the Farmer’s Almanac winter weather forecast is for this year and get ready to bundle up!
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Oklahoma’s largest snowfall November 09, 2021 Beth C. What is winter in Oklahoma like? If you’re planning to visit Oklahoma during the wintertime, you can expect about three months of cold weather, lasting from approximately November 25th to February 2nd. By far, the coldest month of the year in Oklahoma is January, which sees an average low temperature of 31 degrees F and an average high temperature of 50 degrees F. Of course, much of this depends on where in the state you happen to be living or traveling. Northern Oklahoma experiences much harsher winters than the southern part of the state. Overall, winter is fairly mild, and temperatures rarely plummet below 10 degrees F. Spring is actually the most dangerous season in Oklahoma, as the state experiences the most tornadoes per unit area of any other destination in the world! What are the best winter attractions in Oklahoma? One of the best parts about exploring Oklahoma during the winter is that you can look forward to relatively fewer crowds. Some of the best winter attractions in the Sooner State include Black Mesa State Park in Kenton, Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City, Bricktown in Oklahoma City, Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur, the Oklahoma City National Memorial, Quartz Mountain Nature Park in Lone Wolf, Robbers Cave State Park in Wilburton, the Arcadia Round Barn in Acadia, the State Capital in Oklahoma City, Turner Falls in Davis, Charon Gardens Wilderness Area in Indiahoma, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Indiahoma, and Wintersmith Park in Ada. Learn more about these winter-friendly destinations in Oklahoma.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Oklahoma’s largest snowfall
November 09, 2021
Beth C.
What is winter in Oklahoma like? If you’re planning to visit Oklahoma during the wintertime, you can expect about three months of cold weather, lasting from approximately November 25th to February 2nd. By far, the coldest month of the year in Oklahoma is January, which sees an average low temperature of 31 degrees F and an average high temperature of 50 degrees F. Of course, much of this depends on where in the state you happen to be living or traveling. Northern Oklahoma experiences much harsher winters than the southern part of the state. Overall, winter is fairly mild, and temperatures rarely plummet below 10 degrees F. Spring is actually the most dangerous season in Oklahoma, as the state experiences the most tornadoes per unit area of any other destination in the world! What are the best winter attractions in Oklahoma? One of the best parts about exploring Oklahoma during the winter is that you can look forward to relatively fewer crowds. Some of the best winter attractions in the Sooner State include Black Mesa State Park in Kenton, Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City, Bricktown in Oklahoma City, Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur, the Oklahoma City National Memorial, Quartz Mountain Nature Park in Lone Wolf, Robbers Cave State Park in Wilburton, the Arcadia Round Barn in Acadia, the State Capital in Oklahoma City, Turner Falls in Davis, Charon Gardens Wilderness Area in Indiahoma, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Indiahoma, and Wintersmith Park in Ada. Learn more about these winter-friendly destinations in Oklahoma.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
If you’re planning to visit Oklahoma during the wintertime, you can expect about three months of cold weather, lasting from approximately November 25th to February 2nd. By far, the coldest month of the year in Oklahoma is January, which sees an average low temperature of 31 degrees F and an average high temperature of 50 degrees F. Of course, much of this depends on where in the state you happen to be living or traveling. Northern Oklahoma experiences much harsher winters than the southern part of the state. Overall, winter is fairly mild, and temperatures rarely plummet below 10 degrees F. Spring is actually the most dangerous season in Oklahoma, as the state experiences the most tornadoes per unit area of any other destination in the world!
What are the best winter attractions in Oklahoma?
One of the best parts about exploring Oklahoma during the winter is that you can look forward to relatively fewer crowds. Some of the best winter attractions in the Sooner State include Black Mesa State Park in Kenton, Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City, Bricktown in Oklahoma City, Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur, the Oklahoma City National Memorial, Quartz Mountain Nature Park in Lone Wolf, Robbers Cave State Park in Wilburton, the Arcadia Round Barn in Acadia, the State Capital in Oklahoma City, Turner Falls in Davis, Charon Gardens Wilderness Area in Indiahoma, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Indiahoma, and Wintersmith Park in Ada. Learn more about these winter-friendly destinations in Oklahoma.
