Oklahoma
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While much of Oklahoma experienced single-digit temperatures early Tuesday morning, they did not match the record lows that the state has experienced according to records going back to before statehood.
It was still bitterly cold, though. According to the Oklahoma Mesonet station in east Oklahoma City, the temperature dipped below 1 degree just before sunrise on Tuesday.
What is Oklahoma City’s lowest recorded temperature?
The official lowest temperature ever recorded in Oklahoma City came early in the city’s life. On Feb. 12, 1899, the air temperature plummeted to -17 degrees Fahrenheit. It took over a century for OKC to record the second-lowest record temperature of -14, which came during the arctic blast of February 2021.
On this specific day, Jan. 21, the all-time record low is -3 degrees, according to Weather Underground.
The coldest monthly average temperature on record in Oklahoma City was in January 1930. According to the National Weather Service, low temperatures in OKC that month would dip below zero several times over a span of two weeks, sometimes reaching 9 degrees below zero.
Coldest state record was set in NE Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is usually spared the coldest temperatures that the state has to bring.
The coldest day on record in the Sooner State happened just 14 years ago in Nowata, which is a small city north of Tulsa.
On Feb. 10, 2011, Nowata reached -31 degrees, setting the state’s all-time record low temperature. Less than six months later, Nowata experienced two 111-degree days, which is a 142-degree swing in a single year.
Is 2025’s cold weather season over?
While the single-digit temperatures are gone for this week, there’s no guarantee it will stay that way.
In the meantime, however, OKC residents will be able to enjoy more seasonal temperatures over the next week. According to the National Weather Service in Norman, the high each day this week will stay mostly in the 40s with a couple of days reaching 50 degrees. The nights will dip below freezing.
There is a slight chance that a renewed cold front could push temperatures down again with some freezing precipitation later this weekend, but dry conditions will return by Monday.
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Oklahoma Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 25, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
4-8-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
23-29-31-37-45, Lucky Ball: 16
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
03-06-19-20-35
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign Your Ticket: Please make sure to sign and complete the back of your ticket
- You have 180 days from the draw date to claim your prize.
- Prizes up to $600: Can be claimed at any Oklahoma Lottery retailer or at the Oklahoma Lottery Winner Center, located at 300 N. Broadway in downtown Oklahoma City. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.
- Prizes from $601 to $49,999: These can be claimed at the Oklahoma Lottery Winner Center or by mail. Payments can be issued as a check or direct deposit (ACH). Claiming in person requires a photo of the front and back of the winning ticket, a valid ID, official proof of Social Security number and a completed claim form.
- Prizes of $50,000 or more: These can be claimed in person at the Oklahoma Lottery Winner Center or by mail. Payment options include check or ACH. Bring a photo of the front and back of the winning ticket, proof of Social Security number, a completed claim form, and valid ID.
Mail-in Claims: Mail the original signed ticket and a completed claim form to the Oklahoma Lottery, P.O. Box 548810, Oklahoma City, OK 73154. For direct deposit, include a voided check or bank letter with your account details. Non-winning tickets are not accepted, and Oklahoma Lottery assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen mail.
For additional details, refer to the official Oklahoma Lottery claim page.
When are the Oklahoma Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- MEGA Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Pick 3: 9:10 p.m. CT daily.
- Cash 5: 9:10 p.m. CT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oklahoma editor. You can send feedback using this form.
One person was hurt in a crash Wednesday night along Interstate 40 in northeast Oklahoma City, according to police.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 26-year-old Jada Berry was driving on I-40 near Interstate 35 when her vehicle left the roadway and rolled over twice.
Berry was injured in the crash and taken to a local hospital. Her condition has not yet been released.
OHP says Berry was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. No charges have been filed at this time.
Troopers at the scene say no one else was in the car.
In 2026, Oklahoma City’s food scene will continue to expand. From new locations of fan favorite Oklahoma restaurants to new fast food chains, here’s the food coming to OKC in 2026.
Tamashii Ramen House (Quail Springs)
After the success of other locations, the fourth Tamishii location will hit OKC in 2026. The new location will be located at Kilpatrick and Memorial, near Quail Springs.
This Japanese restaurant has various flavors of ramen, fried rice, gyoza, and much more.
Tamashii has three other locations across the state:
Bojangles
Two Bojangles are expected to open in 2026. These will be the fast food chain’s first locations in the state.
One restaurant is finishing construction at North Penn Avenue and West Memorial Road. This restaurant is set to open in early 2026. The other location will be near Interstate 240 and South Eastern Avenue in southeast Oklahoma City, and it has no timeline for its opening.
Bojangles specializes in Southern fried chicken and biscuits.
Papadeaux’s
The classic Cajun restaurant Papadeaux will soon have a restaurant in OKC. This restaurant’s opening will mark Oklahoma’s first Papaduex location, joining the more than 30 restaurants nationwide.
It is not known when this restaurant will open.
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