TULSA, Okla. — The 2 News weather team is tracking bitter cold and the potential for freezing rain moving into the area late Sunday evening and early Monday morning.
The rain is expected to impact the Monday morning commute across Green Country. Several school districts, including Tulsa Public Schools and Broken Arrow Public Schools already canceled classes.
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Monday, Jan. 22
12:30 p.m.
Since midnight, EMSA medics responded to 58 slips and falls. Of those, 40 were taken to the hospital.
They also responded to three cold exposure calls and took one patient to the hospital.
11:30 a.m.
The City of Tulsa said arterial streets are passable. Crews have been working since last night, applying salt and brine to roads.
Trash and recycling will not be picked up today. Haulers will resume collection on Tuesday. The city said Tulsans can leave cans at the curb until they are collected.
Warming stations are available:
- John 3:16 Mission, 506 N. Cheyenne Ave.: open 24-7
- The Salvation Army Center of Hope, 102 N. Denver Ave.: open 24-7
- Tulsa Day Center, 415 W. Archer St.: open 24-7
11 a.m.
ODOT reports continuing slick but improving conditions.
Temps are just at freezing and will continue to rise throughout the day, melting ice on roads.
8:00 a.m.
EMSA medics responded to 25 slips and falls since midnight. Of those, 17 had to be taken to the hospital.
Here are some tips for preventing falls:
- Wear proper footwear. The best shoes are lightweight boots with good support and traction. You also can purchase snow grips for the bottoms of your shoes or boots.
- Take your time. Do not hurry while walking outside on icy surfaces. Pay attention to your steps and walk slowly.
- Take small steps. Small steps, almost from side to side, help you maintain your center of gravity.
- Avoid walking on concrete or pavement if possible. Grass or mulch are much safer walking surfaces in icy weather.
6:00 a.m.
Most flights scheduled to leave Tulsa International Airport before 8:30 a.m. have been delayed.
Click here to view current flight times.
5:00 a.m.
GALLERY: Ice storm on Jan.22 impacts travel in Green Country
The Oklahoma Department of Transportations is reporting slick and hazardous roads across the state.
Drivers are strongly encouraged to stay off the road.
Sunday, Jan. 21
10:00 p.m.
The Commissioner of Public Safety, authorized by Governor Kevin Stitt, has announced due to inclement weather, state agencies may temporarily reduce non-essential services beginning at midnight Monday morning and ending at 10 a.m.
8:55 p.m.
Tulsa City Hall and all city facilities are delaying opening and will open at Noon on Monday, this includes Oxley Nature Center, Tulsa Parks Recreation Centers, City of Tulsa Municipal Courts and all other facilities. Jurors are excused tomorrow and anyone scheduled to appear in court should do so at noon tomorrow or call to reschedule at 918-596-1625.
Due to icy road conditions, all Tulsa County facilities are delaying opening until 10 a.m.
Mayes County Court Systems is moving all jury duty on Monday, Jan. 22 to Tuesday, Jan. 23, and asks all jurors to come to court on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
8:20 p.m.
Union Public Schools is closed tomorrow due to icy road conditions.
7:50 p.m.
Broken Arrow Public Schools is holding a true snow day due to hazardous weather conditions and school will not be in session.
7:15 p.m.
Owasso Public Schools and Bartlesville Public Schools will move to distance learning on Monday, Jan. 22 due to inclement weather.
6:55 p.m.
Due to inclement weather, all Tulsa Health Department locations are delaying opening until 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22.
6:20 p.m.
Tulsa Transit is switching to Fixed Route Service and will be on Snow Routes on Monday, Jan. 22 due to winter weather. Call 918-982-6882 for information on winter weather routes or click here.
5:45 p.m.
Bixby Public Schools is on distance learning due to inclement weather on Monday, Jan. 22.
5:15 p.m.
Tulsa Public Schools announced they will be closed due to inclement weather on Monday, Jan. 22.
4:45 p.m.
Due to inclement weather classes at OSU-Tulsa, OSU-Stillwater and online have been canceled for Monday, Jan. 22. Campus officers are also closed.
4:00 p.m.
Due to potentially hazardous conditions, the Gathering Place closed at 4:00 p.m. today, which includes Williams Lodge, ONEOK Boathouse, play structures, sports courts, BMX pump tracks and parking lots.
The Gathering Place is will be opening later on Monday, click here for updates on when they open.
3:30 p.m.
Due to inclement weather forecasted for Monday, Jan. 22, all trial dockets from the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission in OKC and Tulsa have been stricken.
Jury duty in Osage County has been postponed from Monday at 9 a.m. and will reconvene on Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Pawhuska.
Traffic
Keep up to date with the latest road conditions here.
Power Outages in the Area
- Tulsa: Power restored
- Bartlesville: Power restored
- Jenks: Power restored
- Catoosa: Power restored
- Spavinaw: Power restored
- Owasso: Power restored
For a full list of outages and estimated times of restoration inGreen Country, click here.
Warming Stations in Tulsa
- Denver Avenue Station, 319 S. Denver Ave.
- Open Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- The Salvation Army Center of Hope, 102 N. Denver Ave. open 24/7
- Tulsa Day Center, 415 W. Archer St. open 24/7
- John 3:16 Mission, 506 N. Cheyenne Ave. open 247
Waterline Breaks
The City of Tulsa is reporting 14 waterline breaks throughout the city, and around 13 residents are without water currently.
For a full list of breaks throughout the city, click here.
As of Sunday, Jan. 14, Tulsa experienced 98 water main breaks and has completed 78 repairs. The city brought in additional crews to continue to solve the issue.
If you see a water main break, please call 918-596-9488, before calling, check to see if the break has been called in here.
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