With sleet and snow were wreaking havoc Tuesday with worsening conditions expected into the evening, prompting officials to urge motorists to stay off the roads and out of the cold.

“Folks…it’s BAD … Just BAD… assume that all roads are hazardous and stay home if at all possible,” Pottawatomie County Emergency Management released on social media. “There have been and continue to be multiple wrecks due to the conditions.”

ODOT and county road crews were out Tuesday but many areas were slick and very hazardous.

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office issued this: “Heed the warning from those who have to be out in bad weather. The deputies have been out all morning in this weather. Their advice….stay home!”

WINTER WEATHER: ODOT Highway Conditions Alert 2-18-25 as of 4 p.m.

Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews continue to plow and treat highways and interstates as a winter storm moves through the region. Highways in most of north central, northeast, central, southwest, south central and eastern Oklahoma are considered slick and hazardous This includes the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas. Slightly more moderate conditions are reported in northwest and southeast Oklahoma; however travelers should still be aware of slick spots, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Drivers should avoid travel if possible. If travel is unavoidable, slow down and drive for conditions.

East and westbound I-40 are closed east of Henryetta in Okmulgee County due to multiple crashes and conditions. Crews are working to clear the area as quickly as possible.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority crews are treating and plowing all turnpikes and will continue to treat as necessary and as weather moves farther south. I-44/Turner Turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa is considered slick in spots. I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike is snow covered and considered slick. Westbound I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike near the Missouri state line is closed due to several wrecks in the area and ongoing precipitation creating slick and hazardous conditions. This closure is expected to open within the next hour.

***Drivers are reminded to stay 200 feet behind road clearing equipment – that’s about the length of four school buses – for their safety and the safety of the truck drivers. Give trucks plenty of room to maneuver.***

Check current road conditions on the interactive travel map at www.okroads.org or through the free Drive Oklahoma mobile app.

REMEMBER during winter weather, motorists need to:

• Stay about 200 feet behind road clearing equipment; crews need room to maneuver and can engage plowing or spreading materials without notice. 
• Allow extra space between vehicles to provide adequate distance for braking.
• Be aware of “black ice,” which looks wet on the roadway but is a thin layer of ice.
• Be patient, plan trips ahead and allow extra time in reaching destinations.

NOTE: Advisories will be sent from this office as conditions change.

To check CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS in Oklahoma, call  844-4OK-HWYS (844-465-4997),
visit www.okroads.org or download the Drive Oklahoma mobile app.

If drivers must travel out of state they are urged to check area road conditions before heading out.

Out-of-State Road Conditions
Arkansas                501-569-2374         www.idrivearkansas.com
Colorado                877-315-7623          www.cotrip.org
Kansas                   866-511-5368         www.Kandrive.gov or download KanDrive App
Missouri                  888-275-6636         www.modot.org
New Mexico            800-432-4269         www.nmroads.com