Tulsa Winter Weather Emergency, School Closures, and Community Events

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, February 22, 2025. We're starting off with some breaking news. The winter weather that's been hitting our area has led to a declaration of emergency by Tulsa County Commissioners. This decision was made on Tuesday as more snow and bitter cold descended on the metro area. The National Weather Service has issued both a winter storm warning and an extreme cold warning for Tulsa, with temperatures expected to be as low as 3 degrees on Tuesday and a high of just 15 on Wednesday[2]. This weather has had a significant impact on our daily activities. Many area school districts have closed or moved to distance learning, including Tulsa, Union, Broken Arrow, Sand Springs, and Catoosa. Bixby, Jenks, and Owasso have shifted to distance learning. We advise everyone to stay off the roads due to slick conditions, and all MetroLink Tulsa services have been cancelled for Tuesday and Wednesday[2]. Looking at the weather forecast for today, it's expected to be sunny with temperatures ranging from -1 to 12 degrees. This is a significant improvement from the past few days, but we still recommend being cautious on the roads[3]. In other news, if you're looking for something to do this weekend, there are several events happening around Tulsa. The Tulsa Winter Farmers Market is a great place to celebrate local produce. For those interested in art, the Second Saturday Art event at Arts@302 in Broken Arrow offers a chance to create your own Valentine’s cards. And for families, the My Furry Valentine Pet Adoption event at Woodland Hills Mall is a wonderful opportunity to find a new pet[1]. On the sports front, the Tulsa Oilers had an exciting weekend with games against the Utah Grizzlies at the BOK Center. Although these events were scheduled for earlier in the month, they highlight the vibrant sports scene in Tulsa[1]. In terms of community events, the Jack & Jill Living Museum at Philbrook Museum on Saturday, February 9, was a great way to celebrate Black History Month. Local children and families presented a living museum showcasing the contributions of influential Black leaders throughout history[1]. For our feel-good story, we want to mention the efforts of local libraries in promoting mental health. The Herman and Kate Kaiser Library hosted a De-stress Fest as part of Children’s Mental Health Week, featuring a family-friendly film, hot cocoa, and mindfulness activities[1]. In crime news, EMSA reported responding to five cold exposure calls and 30 traffic accidents as of Tuesday afternoon, transporting a total of 10 people to local hospitals. We urge everyone to stay safe and follow the city’s guidelines during this weather[2]. This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.