Information: Winter Weather Event - January 2025

UPDATE, 9 AM 1/10/25: The City of Norman Transfer Station, 3901 Chautauqua Avenue, is closed today 1/10/25 due to weather impacts. It will remain closed until the landfill utilized by the City of Norman in Oklahoma City is reopened. Residential and commercial solid waste collections for Norman customers will continue. Carts should remain placed until serviced. It is likely that pickup delays will occur. As needed, pickup services will continue Saturday (1/11/25) and Sunday (1/12/25). Questions regarding collection or transfer station services can be directed to 405-329-1023.

 

UPDATE, 7:45 AM 1/10/25: Travel is still not advised. If travel must be had, remember that during snowy and icy conditions, motorists should:

  • Stay 200 feet behind road clearing equipment and do not pass; 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 can look wet on the roadway but is a thin layer of ice.
  • Be patient, plan trips ahead and allow extra time in reaching destinations.

 

UPDATE, 9:40 PM 1/9/25: The City of Norman Municipal Complex campus will have a delayed opening of 10 a.m. 1/10/25.

Additional, relevant updates regarding City services or operations will continue to be posted to this webpage. 

 

POSTED 11 AM 1/9/25: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area, which is currently in effect through noon 1/10/25. Travel is not advised. 

Due to inclement weather, several cancelations have been announced for City of Norman meetings and activities:

  • The City Council Oversight Committee of 1/9/25 has been canceled.
  • The Planning Commission Meeting of 1/9/25 has been canceled.
  • Municipal Court Afternoon Sessions of 1/9/25 have been canceled (scheduled citizens have been sent notifications). The Court will be closed entirely after noon 1/9/25.
  • City of Norman Recreation Centers will close at 6 PM 1/9/25 and all other evening activities coordinated by the Department of Parks & Recreation have been canceled, to include events at the Young Family Athletic Center.
    • The Little Axe Community Center will close at 5 PM and is intended to have a delayed start time  of 11 AM 1/10/25. 
    • For updates specific to Norman Parks & Recreation centers or happenings, frequent https://www.facebook.com/normanokparks/.
  • Westwood Park amenities are closed 1/9/25.
  • Norman Animal Welfare will will close at 1 PM 1/9/25.
  • Norman Investigations Center Lobby & Property Custody will close at 1 PM 1/9/25.
  • Municipal Complex offices and most City of Norman Administrative offices will close at 12 PM 1/9/25.
    • The public should contact given departments by phone prior to planning any visits for services today 1/9/25. See departments here.

Ice and snow clearing operations have been activated by Public Works staff, who are on a 24-hour service cycle at this time. Access a map of primary and secondary routes here. Solid Waste Collection services are running as scheduled today but services may be delayed; customers should keep carts in place to be picked up until serviced.

Visit https://www.embarkok.com/norman/ for the latest information concerning public transit via EMBARK in Norman. Via, the operator for Norman On-Demand, will not offer service through this evening (7 PM 1/9/25 through 3 AM 1/10/25). Individuals can receive additional updates on this service by signing up as a rider at their website.

See more information, tips and reminders from the City of Norman regarding this winter weather event here.

Rolling updates regarding City services or meetings impacted will continue to be posted to this webpage.

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