On Friday, December 20th, a shallow but strong cold front surged through southern Oklahoma, bringing a prolonged sub-freezing airmass to all of Oklahoma. From the evening of the 20th through the afternoon of the 21st, a persistent light to moderate freezing rain event occurred, with substantial ice accumulations over a large part of central and southern Oklahoma. Across portions of northern and western Oklahoma, snow accumulations occurred as the cold airmass deepened and an upper trough lifted northeast through central Oklahoma late on the 21st into the 22nd. The ice storm resulted in thousands of power outages across the Oklahoma City metro and surrounding areas.

Ice Storm in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 18:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/3 to 1/2 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces. Downed trees and power lines along with sporadic power outages were also reported in Norman and Moore.

Ice Storm in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 20:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/4 to 1/2 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces. Sporadic downed tree limbs were also reported.

Ice Storm in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 20:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/4 to 3/8 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces.

Ice Storm in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 16:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/4 to 1/2 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces. Reports of downed tree limbs and power lines resulted in sporadic power outages.

Ice Storm in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 16:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/3 to 2/3 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces.

Ice Storm in SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 17:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/4 to 1/3 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces.

Ice Storm in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 17:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/3 to 1/2 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces.

Ice Storm in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 20:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/4 to 1/2 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces.

Ice Storm in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 16:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/3 to 1/2 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces. Areas around Anadarko and Fort Cobb reported between 0.60 and 0.75 inches of ice.

Ice Storm in JACKSON, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 16:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/4 inch ice accumulations.

Ice Storm in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 19:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/3 to 1/2 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces. Areas around El Reno reported 2/3 inches of ice.

Ice Storm in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 18:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/3 to 1/2 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces.

Ice Storm in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 19:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: NWS Employee

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/3 to 1/2 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces. Off duty NWS employee reported 1/2 inch of ice in Newcastle.

Winter Weather in MAJOR, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 20:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Fairview received 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in ELLIS, OKLAHOMA
From 21-DEC-13 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Shattuck (1 SSW) received 2.7 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in MAJOR, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 20:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Orienta (1 SSW) received 3.0 inches of snow.

Ice Storm in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 21:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/3 to 1/2 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces. Vance Air Force Base came in with 0.40 inches of ice.

Heavy Snow in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 21-DEC-13 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Mutual received 5.0 inches of snow.

Ice Storm in GRANT, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 20:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Jefferson received 0.25 inches of ice.

Winter Weather in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 20:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inches of snow fell in Leedey.

Winter Weather in GRANT, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 20:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Jefferson received 1.2 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 21-DEC-13 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Mooreland received 3.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in ELLIS, OKLAHOMA
From 21-DEC-13 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Arnett received 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 21-DEC-13 16:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freedom received 1.0 inches of snow.

Ice Storm in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 16:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/3 to 1/2 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces.

Winter Weather in ALFALFA, OKLAHOMA
From 21-DEC-13 16:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cherokee received 1.0 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 21-DEC-13 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Laverne received 5.0 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 21-DEC-13 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

North Rosston received 6.0 inches of snow.

Ice Storm in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 20-DEC-13 18:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/3 to 1/2 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces. Downed trees and power lines along with sporadic power outages were also reported in the Oklahoma City area.