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Winter is bearing down on the Sooner State, although the snow totals didn’t live up to initial expectations—not that anybody is complaining much.

The roads, especially in central, northern, and eastern Oklahoma are treacherous.

And, as we noted yesterday, most of Oklahoma will not be above freezing, at least until Friday. For the next two days, the primary concern is extreme, dangerous, life-threatening cold.

The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Operations Center to coordinate response efforts. At least 14 shelters have been opened for overnight stays in various cities to provide refuge from the extreme cold.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported 30 weather-related injuries, including 22 falls and 8 transportation-related incidents.

Winter Weather Resources:

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• OKC snow routes

• Tulsa snow routes

• OKC closings

• Tulsa closings

🌡️ Wednesday high in OKC 17°
🌡️ Wednesday high in Tulsa 16°

Here’s what News On 6 Chief Meteorologist Travis Meyer has to say about the cold:

Former Speaker Charles McCall Announces Candidacy For Oklahoma Governor

Another candidate has entered the race to become Oklahoma’s next governor.

Former Okla. Speaker of the House Rep. Charles McCall (R-Atoka) make the announcement on Tuesday.

See Also 👀

• ‘Our fight is far from over:’ Former Speaker Charles McCall announces bid for governor (NonDoc)

• Former House Speaker McCall announces gubernatorial candidacy (KOCO)

• Former House Speaker to run for governor (Oklahoma Voice)

Oklahoma Headlines

• Oklahoma winter storm impacts ridealong with OHP (News 9)

• Video: Semi sideswipes snow plow along Turner Turnpike (KFOR)

• Eggs spilled on Oklahoma turnpike after crash as winter storm buries highways in snow (Fox Weather)

• Holland Hall releases names of teens killed in crash (2 News Oklahoma)

• OSU President’s resignation letter indicates she’d like to remain on faculty (Oklahoma Voice)

• Shrum to return to OSU Center for Health Sciences after sabbatical (KOSU)

• 'All we wanted to do was our jobs': Federal layoffs felt across Indigenous communities in Oklahoma (KOSU)

• OU baseball postpones game vs. UT Arlington (SoonerSports)

• Sooners softball announces changes to home tournament (SoonerSports)

Oil & Gas Headlines 🛢️

Crude Oil Prices Rise Following Pipeline Attack
Crude oil prices increased on February 18, 2025, due to a drone attack on a key Kazakhstan oil pipeline and ongoing Ukraine-Russia peace talks. West Texas Intermediate gained 1.6% to $71.84 per barrel, while Brent crude rose to $75.83 per barrel. (OK Energy Today)

Oklahoma Energy Stocks Show Gains
On February 18, 2025, gainers outnumbered losers among Oklahoma energy stocks, with the highest gains around 2%. Several companies, including Devon Energy, ONEOK, and Williams Companies, saw positive movement in their stock prices. (OK Energy Today)

Devon Energy Reports Strong Q4 2024 Results
Devon Energy, an Oklahoma-based company, reported its fourth-quarter 2024 financial results on February 18, 2025. The company beat profit estimates due to higher production, with total revenue from oil, gas, midstream, and natural gas liquids sales reaching $4.4 billion, a 6% increase over the prior-year quarter. (Devon Energy)

Hugoton Royalty Trust Announces No February Distribution
On February 18, 2025, Hugoton Royalty Trust declared no cash distribution for February. The trust also provided an update on its participation in the development of four non-operated wells in Major County, Oklahoma, with $10.5 million in development costs charged to the trust. (Morningstar)

North American Rig Count Shows Slight Increase
Baker Hughes reported a modest increase in the U.S. oil and gas rig counts on February 18, 2025. The Permian and Anadarko basins each added one rig, while the Bakken experienced a slight decline of one rig. (Rigzone)

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