NORMAN, OKLAHOMA — A significant winter storm is actively impacting Norman, where heavy snow is falling at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, according to real-time radar and observational data. The city is positioned very close to the snow-sleet transition zone, making conditions especially volatile as slightly warmer air presses in from the south and east.
Meteorologists monitoring the storm say Norman sits in a high-impact corridor, where intense snowfall is occurring on the cold side of the system while mixed precipitation threatens nearby areas.
What’s happening right now in Norman
Radar imagery shows a well-defined band of deep blue returns directly over and just north of Norman, signaling heavy, efficient snow production. Some parts of the city and nearby communities have already recorded more than 2 inches of accumulation, with additional snow continuing to fall steadily.
Key factors driving the intensity include:
- Strong lift within the storm core directly over central Oklahoma
- Cold surface temperatures supporting all snow in Norman
- High moisture content fueling rapid accumulation
This combination is allowing snow to pile up quickly, reducing visibility and making travel conditions dangerous.
Snow-sleet line remains a major concern
Norman’s proximity to the snow-sleet boundary is critical. Areas just south and east of the city are experiencing sleet and freezing rain, where warmer air aloft is changing precipitation type. Even a small temperature shift could temporarily mix sleet into the snowfall, increasing the risk of icy road surfaces…