A significant winter storm affected much of Oklahoma beginning around sunrise on the 26th and continuing through much of the 27th. Precipitation in the form of drizzle and freezing drizzle overspread the northwest half of the state, and by mid-morning travel problems were being reported, especially along the Interstate 44 corridor. The precipitation over northwest Oklahoma began to mix with sleet and snow, although amounts were relatively light. Wintry precipitation continued through the day and into the overnight hours. Amounts still remained light, but glaze on the roads created more widespread travel problems. Sleet eventually became the dominant precipitation type. Some thunder-sleet was reported south and east of the Oklahoma City metro area. Sleet accumulations over some areas in Seminole, Pottawatomie, and Hughes counties were three to four inches. Most locations over central and southern Oklahoma ranged from one to two inches. This was on top of at least a quarter inch of ice that fell on the 26th. Widespread automobile accidents were reported. A few power outages were also reported, probably due to more sleet than ice accumulation. Tree and power line damages were minimal, with most damage occurring during traffic accidents. Monetary damages were estimated.

Winter Storm in MURRAY, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At least a quarter of an inch of ice glaze was reported in and around Sulfur. Almost an inch of sleet accumulated on top of the glaze.

Winter Storm in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two inches of sleet accumulated in and around Chickasha. Numerous accidents were reported, with 27 minor injuries. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Storm in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

About an inch of sleet was common over much of the county, with widespread travel problems reported in rural areas. A light coating of ice was also reported on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

At least a half of an inch of sleet accumulated on the ground near Perkins. Numerous accidents were reported in and around Cushing, with two minor injuries reported. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Weather in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An inch a half of snow accumulated in and around Woodward county. Some areas also picked up a thin layer of glaze before the snow began. Numerous accidents were reported as a result of the slick streets. No injuries were reported. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Storm in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A half of an inch of glaze accumulated near Duncan before switching to all sleet late in the event. Total sleet accumulation was around an inch a quarter. Two and a quarter inches of sleet was measured three miles east of Bray, and three inches of sleet accumulated over eastern portions of the county.

Winter Storm in HUGHES, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A band of heavy sleet, accompanied by thunder and lightning at times, moved over Holdenville and Wetumka. At least four inches of sleet accumulated at both locations. Prior to the sleet, about a half of an inch of ice built up on trees and power lines. The ice build-up resulted in over 80 residents without power in Holdenville, Allen, Atwood, and Horntown. Widespread travel problems were also reported.

Winter Storm in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two and a quarter inches of sleet and ice glaze accumulated eight miles south of Sterling. At least an inch of sleet and ice glaze accumulated near Lawton. Local law enforcement reported over 35 accidents in Lawton, with no injuries reported. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

About an inch of sleet accumulated in and around Altus. Several accidents were reported as as result of the slick streets, with four injuries. Approximately 400 people were without power at the peak of the event.

Winter Weather in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An inch of snow accumulated in and around Enid. Prior to the snow, about an eighth of an inch of glaze accumulated. Over 50 accidents, 10 of them major, were reported as a result of the slick roadways. No injuries were reported. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Storm in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A quarter of an inch of ice glaze accumulated, with an additional three inches of sleet on top of that was reported near Tecumseh. Travel around town was significantly hampered with several minor wrecks reported. Shawnee reported at least a half of an inch of sleet and ice glaze accumulation. Ten minor automobile accidents were reported with a few minor injuries. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Storm in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One and a quarter inches of sleet accumulated in and around Yukon.

Winter Storm in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

An inch of sleet accumulated in and around Chandler. A thin layer of glaze was also reported on trees and power lines. Meeker reported over two inches of sleet and ice glaze accumulation. Numerous accidents were reported due to the slick roadways. Unfortunately, one person died when his semi-truck skidded off the Turner Turnpike near Chandler.

Winter Storm in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About 3/8 of an inch of glaze accumulated on trees and power lines near Ratliff City, causing sporadic power outages around town. In Ardmore, about a quarter of an inch of glaze had accumulated on trees, power lines, and elevated surfaces. At least 12 accidents occurred in Ardmore as as result of the slick streets. No injuries were reported. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Weather in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several accidents were reported due to very slick roadways. Luckily, only two people received minor injuries. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Weather in LOVE, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several accidents were reported throughout Love county due to the slick streets.

Winter Storm in PONTOTOC, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About two inches of sleet accumulated in and around Ada. Near Stonewall, over a half of an inch of ice coated trees and power lines. From Francis to Roff, 2 inches of sleet accumulated. South of there, at least 3/8 of an inch of ice glaze accumulated on trees, power lines, and elevated surfaces. Some power outages were reported as a result. Widespread travel problems were also reported.

Winter Weather in MAJOR, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous accidents were reported as a result of slick roadways. One accident near Chester caused an injury, but luckily it was not serious. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Weather in BRYAN, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several accidents were reported throughout Bryan county. Highways 68 and 75 had to be closed for a short time due to numerous accidents. No injuries were reported. Sporadic power outages were also reported, mainly in the Calera area. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Storm in SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two and a half inches of sleet accumulated in and around Seminole. Much of the total was a result of a band of thundersleet that moved through Seminole county early on the 27th. Prior to the sleet, 3/8 of an inch of ice glaze accumulated.

Winter Storm in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

An inch and a half of sleet was reported in and around Pauls Valley. A thin layer of ice glaze was also reported on trees and power lines.

Winter Weather in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Less than a quarter of an inch of ice glaze and sleet accumulated in and around Hobart.

Winter Weather in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to a half of an inch of ice glaze and sleet accumulated near Buffalo.

Winter Storm in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One and a half inches of sleet accumulated in and around Anadarko. Prior to the changeover to sleet, up to a half of an inch of ice glaze accumulated.

Winter Storm in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around an inch of sleet accumulated around the Oklahoma City metro area. This occurred on top of at least a quarter of an inch of ice glaze. At one point during the event, 5200 people were without power, mainly in the Warr Acres area. Local law enforcement worked over 70 automobile accidents, with at least 27 injuries. Over 145 people were injured from slipping on sidewalks and parking lots. Even while salt crews were out treating roadways, two OKDOT trucks overturned. Over 150 tons of salt were applied on area roadways during the event. No life-threatening injuries were reported during the event. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Storm in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around an quarter inch of ice glaze accumulated in Kingfisher. Numerous accidents were reported with no injuries reported. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Storm in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two inches of sleet was measured 12 miles east of Noble. Over an inch of sleet accumulated at the National Weather Center in Norman, with almost a quarter of an inch of ice glaze accumulating before the sleet. The city of Moore reported one inch of sleet. Numerous accidents were reported as a result of the slick roads. No injuries were reported. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Storm in COAL, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

About a half of an inch of ice glaze accumulated on trees, power lines, and elevated surfaces.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

About 3/4 of an inch of sleet accumulated, causing very slick travel on area roadways.

Winter Storm in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 26-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several accidents occurred on Highways 76 and 39, and Interstate 35. Some of them were rollover accidents. No injuries were reported. Monetary damages were not given.