Bitter cold and wind, modest snowfall put Rogers County on ice

Rogers County is on the other side of its coldest temperatures so far this winter.

About 4 to 5 inches of snow fell in the Claremore area Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures spent most of the week in the teens, dipping into the negatives Wednesday and Thursday with brisk wind.

Grace United Methodist Church in Claremore opened its warming center at 9 a.m. Tuesday, allowing people to have a meal, take a shower and stay nights until Friday at 9 a.m.

Sunshine and no new snow Wednesday helped local, county and state crews make progress clearing the roads throughout the day, but area schools remained closed from Tuesday through Thursday. Rogers State University resumed classes Thursday after closing Tuesday and Wednesday.

The weekend is ushering in warmer temperatures — up to 48 degrees Saturday and 61 degrees Sunday, according to AccuWeather.

Most city and county buildings closed early Tuesday and stayed shuttered Wednesday, such as Will Rogers Library and the Rogers County Courthouse.

John Feary, Claremore’s city manager, said Tuesday police, fire, public works, construction and streets crews would work 24/7 in shifts during the week to treat city streets and respond to emergencies.

The city said Wednesday that trash collection would be delayed by a day, ending Saturday instead of Friday, due to the weather.

Diana Dickinson, spokesperson for Rogers County, recommended people to use the roads only if absolutely necessary while snowy and icy conditions persist.

“This allows local, county and state crews to effectively clear and maintain the roads and bridges without the added obstacles of heavy traffic,” Dickinson said. “Doing so makes it safe for everyone, makes snow and ice removal more efficient and allows emergency responders to reach their destinations with unimpeded access.”

People can use the Drive Oklahoma app or the state’s Oklahoma Road Condition Map to survey the status of state highways. Photos from these sources come from cameras affixed to state snow plows.

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