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Oklahoma is experiencing wind chills under zero on Monday after a winter storm dumped heavy snow throughout the state and induced hazardous driving circumstances. [/mediaosvideo]4:20 p.m. Replace: EMSA mentioned they’ve responded to 29 falls and 13 chilly exposures to this point within the Oklahoma Metropolis metro. 3:17 p.m. Replace: A winter storm warning is now issued for a lot of Oklahoma, together with central Oklahoma, as one other spherical of snow is predicted to maneuver into the state Tuesday afternoon.2:55 p.m. Replace: The Oklahoma State Division of Well being introduced that the Cleveland County Well being Division will postpone COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at Sooner Mall in Norman.In keeping with a information launch, the appointments have been canceled due to inclement climate and dangerous journey circumstances.Individuals who have been scheduled for his or her vaccine appointment for Tuesday are rescheduled for a similar time on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Sooner Mall. Shoppers who’ve a Wednesday appointment are rescheduled for a similar time on Sunday, Feb. 21 at Sooner Mall.The information launch states that purchasers ought to obtain an electronic mail with particulars. The purchasers don’t have to return to the portal to hunt one other appointment time, well being division officers mentioned.1:30 p.m. Replace: OKCPS will make a shift to asynchronous distant studying on Tuesday and Wednesday as winter climate continues. Which means, starting Tuesday, academics may have assignments out there for all college students to finish at their very own tempo and their very own via Canvas. “We understand that our households and employees could also be experiencing web, energy and/or water outages, and we’re hopeful {that a} shift to asynchronous for Tuesday and Wednesday will enable households a lot wanted flexibility. We merely ask that college students log in and full assignments if and after they can,” OKCPS officers mentioned in an announcement.OKCPS Curbside Meal Service remains to be suspended for Tuesday and Wednesday and all district-sponsored actions have been cancelled as nicely.1 p.m. Replace: OG&E informed KOCO 5’s Dillon Richards that for the primary time in its historical past, it’s implementing short-term energy service interruptions for patrons throughout its space. Officers mentioned individuals ought to count on that they’ll lose energy for so long as an hour over the subsequent few days, maybe a number of instances. The Southwest Energy Pool has directed member energy corporations, together with these in Oklahoma, to implement managed outages amid an “unprecedented occasion” that has strained the ability grid and exhausted reserve vitality.Officers are urging Oklahomans to preserve vitality and put together for managed interruptions. 10:04 a.m. Replace: Legal professional Common Mike Hunter is reminding Oklahomans seeking to do enterprise within the state that the worth gouging statute is in impact statewide with the continued state of emergency as a result of winter climate that continues to affect the state.The Emergency Value Stabilization Act, additionally referred to the state value gouging statute, prohibits a rise of greater than 10% for the worth of products or companies after a declared emergency, based on the AG’s workplace. The statute routinely triggers after the issuance of a state or federal emergency declaration.Hunter mentioned the statute permits his workplace to pursue expenses towards people or companies that interact in value gouging.9:45 a.m. Replace: Sky 5 flew over the snow-covered Oklahoma Metropolis Monday morning:8:30 a.m. Replace: KOCO 5 Reporter Christine Stanwood got here throughout a large snow pile in downtown Oklahoma Metropolis as avenue crews work to clear the roadways.8:20 a.m. Replace: EMSA officers mentioned they responded to 3 falls and two chilly publicity calls as of Monday morning. 8 a.m. Replace: Keli Cain with the Oklahoma Division of Emergency Administration joined KOCO 5 Information to debate the division’s response to the winter climate, urging individuals to remain dwelling if they’ll.6:55 a.m. Replace: Meteorologist Michael Armstrong shared this photograph of the sundog Monday morning:7:08 a.m. Replace: KOCO 5 Reporter Zach Rael mentioned Norman cops have been working onerous all morning pushing vehicles caught in snow. They mentioned they’ve personally pushed 50 vehicles out Monday morning. 6:30 a.m. Replace: In keeping with Oklahoma Metropolis officers, metropolis streets are slick and dangerous Monday morning. Residents are urged to remain dwelling if they’ll. Groups of three to 4 plows are working collectively to clear one lane of site visitors in every course alongside snow routes, officers mentioned. Metropolis officers mentioned there are numerous deserted vehicles on routes that plows need to work round. Drifts are additionally inflicting problems for plow drivers. 5:30 a.m. Replace: The Oklahoma Division of Transportation supplied an replace on highway circumstances. Officers mentioned the highest challenges for journey Monday morning stay gentle to heavy snowfall in areas throughout the state leading to continued snow-pack on highways which can be slick and dangerous in spots. Drifting and blowing snow is creating visibility issues in a number of areas of the state, particularly alongside the I-35 hall.Harmful and life-threatening conditions may happen if drivers turn into stranded within the storm, officers mentioned. Journey stays extremely discouraged presently.ODOT crews proceed around-the-clock plowing operations, nevertheless, extraordinarily low temperatures proceed to hamper elimination of snow pack and slick spots on highways, officers mentioned. These circumstances persist statewide various by county. If journey is critical Monday morning, further warning must be used on bridges, overpasses and when getting into or exiting highways.Oklahoma Metropolis and Tulsa metro highways are snow coated with slick and dangerous circumstances and blowing snow as a result of earlier rounds of snow and frigid temperatures, officers mentioned. Southcentral and southern Oklahoma highways are snow packed and slick in spots with gentle to heavy snow falling and wind-driven drifting inflicting visibility points, based on ODOT. Whereas northbound and southbound I-35 has one lane clear in every course between Davis and Wayne, the remainder of the southern hall is snow full of slick and dangerous spots. Blowing snow is predicted to decrease visibility and impede journey all through the early morning hours.The I-40, I-44 and US-69 corridors additionally stay snow packed and slick in spots and visibility is hampered in areas by blowing snow.The continued cycles of snow storms can hamper plowing and clearing operations, inflicting slick areas to develop shortly and poor visibility as a result of winds. Crews will proceed plowing operations till highways are dry and clear, which doubtlessly might be a major period of time. 5 a.m. Replace: First Alert Subject Meteorologist Michael Armstrong captured video of a snow financial institution seen close to Northwest 164th Road and MacArthur. 4:40 a.m. Replace: Monday will see dangerously low temperatures throughout Oklahoma following Sunday’s heavy snowfall.However Oklahomans must be ready for the second spherical of snow that’s anticipated to return into the Sooner State on Tuesday and Wednesday.KOCO 5 First Alert Meteorologist Jonathan Conder seems on the timeline for when you may count on one other spherical of snow. Watch the video participant above to see his newest timeline.3:30 a.m. Replace: OG&E’s system watch confirmed a major drop within the variety of prospects with out energy Monday morning. As of three:30 a.m., system watch reveals that greater than 4,500 prospects are with out energy after the web site mentioned greater than 7,000 did not have energy. Nearly all of the outages have been reported in Muldrow, the place greater than 2,200 prospects are with out energy.CLICK HERE to trace energy outages on OG&E’s system watch.3:15 a.m. Replace: Greater than 7,000 OG&E prospects shouldn’t have energy early Monday morning as elements of the Oklahoma Metropolis metro are seeing temperatures close to or under 0 levels. Probably the most outages have been reported in Oklahoma Metropolis – greater than 3,100 prospects – and Muldrow – greater than 2,200.CLICK HERE to trace energy outages on OG&E’s system watch.2:40 a.m. Replace: All lanes of the Turner Turnpike have reopened after a fiery crash involving 4 semitrucks and 4 privately owned autos Sunday afternoon simply east of Oklahoma Metropolis.Division of Public Security officers introduced shortly earlier than 2:40 a.m. Monday that each one the westbound lanes have been open once more. The information got here a number of hours after the eastbound lanes reopened.In keeping with Oklahoma Metropolis Fireplace Division officers, there have been no recognized fatalities in reference to the crash. 4 individuals, nevertheless, have been taken to hospitals by varied means.1:30 a.m. Replace: The variety of OG&E prospects with out energy following the heavy snowfall in Oklahoma has decreased since KOCO 5’s final report. As of 1:30 a.m. Monday, greater than 5,000 prospects shouldn’t have energy, which is down by about 1,000. Nearly all of the outages have been reported in Oklahoma Metropolis, the place OG&E’s system watch reveals that greater than 4,500 prospects are with out energy.CLICK HERE to trace energy outages on OG&E’s system watch.12:50 a.m. Replace: Greater than 6,000 OG&E prospects are with out energy early Monday morning following a day of heavy snowfall all through Oklahoma.CLICK HERE to trace energy outages on OG&E’s system watch.Be sure you obtain the KOCO 5 App to obtain custom-made climate alerts. You may watch our staff protection on the app, too.>> Examine Reside, Interactive Radar>> Examine church closings>> Watch KOCO 5 Protection>> Obtain the KOCO 5 App on iPhone>> Obtain the KOCO 5 App on Android>> “Like” KOCO 5 on Fb>> “Observe” KOCO 5 on Twitter
Oklahoma is experiencing wind chills under zero on Monday after a winter storm dumped heavy snow throughout the state and induced hazardous driving circumstances.
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6:35 p.m. Update: Controlled blackouts are on hold for now after, for the first time ever, OG&E was forced to temporarily turn off some people’s power because of a major strain on the electrical grid.
Even though they were put on hold, an organization issued a warning that more controlled blackouts are possible.
CLICK HERE for Dillon Richard’s report.
5:15 p.m. Update: Blowing snow from Sunday’s storm has created large snowdrifts all over the Oklahoma City metro, including Norman.
KOCO 5’s Zach Rael was in Norman, driving around Monday, to see what the area looks like. He got out of the car in downtown Norman to measure just how deep those snowdrifts are.
Watch the video player above for Zach’s report.
4:20 p.m. Update: EMSA said they have responded to 29 falls and 13 cold exposures so far in the Oklahoma City metro.
3:17 p.m. Update: A winter storm warning is now issued for much of Oklahoma, including central Oklahoma, as another round of snow is expected to move into the state Tuesday afternoon.
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2:55 p.m. Update: The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced that the Cleveland County Health Department will postpone COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at Sooner Mall in Norman.
According to a news release, the appointments have been canceled because of inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions.
People who were scheduled for their vaccine appointment for Tuesday are rescheduled for the same time on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Sooner Mall. Clients who have a Wednesday appointment are rescheduled for the same time on Sunday, Feb. 21 at Sooner Mall.
The news release states that clients should receive an email with details. The clients do not need to return to the portal to seek another appointment time, health department officials said.
1:30 p.m. Update: OKCPS will make a shift to asynchronous remote learning on Tuesday and Wednesday as winter weather continues. This means that, beginning Tuesday, teachers will have assignments available for all students to complete at their own pace and their own through Canvas.
“We realize that our families and staff may be experiencing internet, power and/or water outages, and we are hopeful that a shift to asynchronous for Tuesday and Wednesday will allow families much needed flexibility. We simply ask that students log in and complete assignments if and when they can,” OKCPS officials said in a statement.
OKCPS Curbside Meal Service is still suspended for Tuesday and Wednesday and all district-sponsored activities have been cancelled as well.
1 p.m. Update: OG&E told KOCO 5’s Dillon Richards that for the first time in its history, it is implementing temporary power service interruptions for customers across its area. Officials said people should expect that they will lose power for as long as an hour over the next few days, perhaps multiple times.
The Southwest Power Pool has directed member power companies, including those in Oklahoma, to implement controlled outages amid an “unprecedented event” that has strained the power grid and exhausted reserve energy.
Officials are urging Oklahomans to conserve energy and prepare for controlled interruptions.
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10:04 a.m. Update: Attorney General Mike Hunter is reminding Oklahomans looking to do business in the state that the price gouging statute is in effect statewide with the ongoing state of emergency due to the winter weather that continues to impact the state.
The Emergency Price Stabilization Act, also referred to the state price gouging statute, prohibits an increase of more than 10% for the price of goods or services after a declared emergency, according to the AG’s office. The statute automatically triggers after the issuance of a state or federal emergency declaration.
Hunter said the statute allows his office to pursue charges against individuals or businesses that engage in price gouging.
9:45 a.m. Update: Sky 5 flew over the snow-covered Oklahoma City Monday morning:
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8:30 a.m. Update: KOCO 5 Reporter Christine Stanwood came across a massive snow pile in downtown Oklahoma City as street crews work to clear the roadways.
8:20 a.m. Update: EMSA officials said they responded to three falls and two cold exposure calls as of Monday morning.
8 a.m. Update: Keli Cain with the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management joined KOCO 5 News to discuss the department’s response to the winter weather, urging people to stay home if they can.
6:55 a.m. Update: Meteorologist Michael Armstrong shared this photo of the sundog Monday morning:
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7:08 a.m. Update: KOCO 5 Reporter Zach Rael said Norman police officers have been working hard all morning pushing cars stuck in snow. They said they’ve personally pushed 50 cars out Monday morning.
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6:30 a.m. Update: According to Oklahoma City officials, city streets are slick and hazardous Monday morning. Residents are urged to stay home if they can. Teams of three to four plows are working together to clear one lane of traffic in each direction along snow routes, officials said.
City officials said there are many abandoned cars on routes that plows have to work around. Drifts are also causing complications for plow drivers.
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5:30 a.m. Update: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation provided an update on road conditions. Officials said the top challenges for travel Monday morning remain light to heavy snowfall in areas across the state resulting in continued snow-pack on highways that are slick and hazardous in spots. Drifting and blowing snow is creating visibility problems in multiple areas of the state, especially along the I-35 corridor.
Dangerous and life-threatening situations could occur if drivers become stranded in the storm, officials said. Travel remains highly discouraged at this time.
ODOT crews continue around-the-clock plowing operations, however, extremely low temperatures continue to hamper removal of snow pack and slick spots on highways, officials said. These conditions persist statewide varying by county. If travel is necessary Monday morning, extra caution should be used on bridges, overpasses and when entering or exiting highways.
Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro highways are snow covered with slick and hazardous conditions and blowing snow due to earlier rounds of snow and frigid temperatures, officials said.
Southcentral and southern Oklahoma highways are snow packed and slick in spots with light to heavy snow falling and wind-driven drifting causing visibility issues, according to ODOT. While northbound and southbound I-35 has one lane clear in each direction between Davis and Wayne, the rest of the southern corridor is snow packed with slick and hazardous spots. Blowing snow is expected to lower visibility and impede travel throughout the early morning hours.
The I-40, I-44 and US-69 corridors also remain snow packed and slick in spots and visibility is hampered in areas by blowing snow.
The continued cycles of snow storms can hamper plowing and clearing operations, causing slick areas to develop quickly and poor visibility due to winds. Crews will continue plowing operations until highways are dry and clear, which potentially could be a significant amount of time.
5 a.m. Update: First Alert Field Meteorologist Michael Armstrong captured video of a snow bank seen near Northwest 164th Street and MacArthur.
4:40 a.m. Update: Monday will see dangerously low temperatures across Oklahoma following Sunday’s heavy snowfall.
But Oklahomans should be prepared for the second round of snow that’s expected to come into the Sooner State on Tuesday and Wednesday.
KOCO 5 First Alert Meteorologist Jonathan Conder looks at the timeline for when you can expect another round of snow. Watch the video player above to see his latest timeline.
3:30 a.m. Update: OG&E’s system watch showed a significant drop in the number of customers without power Monday morning. As of 3:30 a.m., system watch shows that more than 4,500 customers are without power after the website said more than 7,000 didn’t have power. The majority of the outages have been reported in Muldrow, where more than 2,200 customers are without power.
CLICK HERE to track power outages on OG&E’s system watch.
3:15 a.m. Update: More than 7,000 OG&E customers do not have power early Monday morning as parts of the Oklahoma City metro are seeing temperatures near or below 0 degrees. The most outages have been reported in Oklahoma City – more than 3,100 customers – and Muldrow – more than 2,200.
CLICK HERE to track power outages on OG&E’s system watch.
2:40 a.m. Update: All lanes of the Turner Turnpike have reopened after a fiery crash involving four semitrucks and four privately owned vehicles Sunday afternoon just east of Oklahoma City.
Department of Public Safety officials announced shortly before 2:40 a.m. Monday that all the westbound lanes were open again. The news came several hours after the eastbound lanes reopened.
According to Oklahoma City Fire Department officials, there were no known fatalities in connection with the crash. Four people, however, were taken to hospitals by various means.
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1:30 a.m. Update: The number of OG&E customers without power following the heavy snowfall in Oklahoma has decreased since KOCO 5’s last report. As of 1:30 a.m. Monday, more than 5,000 customers do not have power, which is down by about 1,000. The majority of the outages have been reported in Oklahoma City, where OG&E’s system watch shows that more than 4,500 customers are without power.
CLICK HERE to track power outages on OG&E’s system watch.
12:50 a.m. Update: More than 6,000 OG&E customers are without power early Monday morning following a day of heavy snowfall throughout Oklahoma.
CLICK HERE to track power outages on OG&E’s system watch.
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