Ready for more winter weather?

Another winter storm is approaching OU this weekend.

Patrick Marsh, meteorology graduate student and National Severe Storms Laboratory employee, said rain will begin Sunday afternoon before turning into light freezing rain and snow Sunday night.

Marsh said the storm should not be as bad as last week’s and the worst of it will be the cold air that may not get above freezing for days. There is always a possibility for more winter weather late next week, he said.

Although Marsh said not to expect too many road problems, Monday would be the worst day to drive.

“There should be one to two inches around OU campus and in the Norman area,” Marsh said. “A lot can happen and a lot will happen. The best thing you can do is be aware that winter weather is possible and cold weather is coming. Pay attention to how the forecast changes and prepare yourself with food, flashlights and blankets.”

Jenifer Bowen, National Weather Center meteorologist, said the storm is currently off the West Coast, which makes the exact forecast uncertain. Nevertheless, Bowen urged precautions.

“From Sunday to around Tuesday morning there should be a mix of rain and snow, depending on the temperature,” Bowen said. “The storm will not be nearly as bad as last week’s road conditions and power outages. The most accumulations will be in western and northwestern Oklahoma. People should exercise the same precautions, especially with traveling, and pay attention to the up-to-date forecasts on our Web site.”