City of Tulsa Weather Update Jan. 27 2026

City of Tulsa Weather Update Jan. 27 2026

1/27/2026

With improved weather conditions, Public Works crews have shifted their focus from plowing to black ice response and pothole repairs.

Due to forecasted freezing fog and the potential for black ice, crews will be working overnight tonight and overnight Wednesday night to apply brine (salt/water mixture) to the roadways.

Motorists are urged to continue to use caution, maintain distance from the City's brine trucks, and never attempt to pass them while they are working.

Refuse & Recycling

• Trash service resumed today- This week, customers should put their gray cart at the curb on their regular service day (Monday customers should have put their cart out this morning) and crews will pick it up as soon as they are able.
• If your cart is not picked up on your regular service day, please leave it at the curb until it's able to be collected later this week.
• Recycling will resume next week, with customers being allowed to put extra recyclables in a recyclable container (i.e. cardboard box) alongside their blue recycling cart.

Waterline Breaks
City of Tulsa Water & Sewer personnel remain ready to respond to waterline breaks as they happen. Since last Friday, crews have responded to 44 waterline breaks. Water crews are currently able to keep up with demand and have night shift and on-call personnel ready to respond as conditions warrant.

If you see a waterline break:

• Check the City's Waterline Break Board to see if it's already listed at: www.cityoftulsa.org/breakboard
• Report unlisted breaks by calling (918) 596-9488

Because temperatures will again plummet on Friday through the weekend, residents should continue to practice heightened awareness by dripping faucets, ensuring outdoor spigots are covered, and leaving sink cabinets open.

For more information on how to protect pipes at your home, visit: https://www.cityoftulsa.org/protectingpipes

Weather Safety Reminders
As snow melts and refreezes, black ice can form. Drivers are encouraged to stay alert, decrease speed and increase following distance. Pedestrians should also take their time at home, on sidewalks, and in parking lots to limit the risk of falling.

For the latest details about staying safe during extreme cold temperatures, visit: https://www.cityoftulsa.org/weather

Homeless Outreach & Shelter Operations

Tulsa's shelters (including emergency shelters) are currently housing more than 1,100 individuals. Outreach teams remain ready to assist individuals in the field.

Winter Weather Shelters

The following shelters are currently open. Pets are accepted where noted.

• John 3:16 Mission, 506 N. Cheyenne Ave.
• Salvation Army Center of Hope, 102 N. Denver Ave.
• Tulsa Day Center, 415 W. Archer St.
• • Pets accepted (limited capacity)
• CREOKS Winter Shelter, (new winter weather shelter) 7216 E. Admiral Blvd.
• • Pets accepted
  • Capacity 250
• Tulsa Dream Center West (emergency shelter), 4122 W. 55th Pl.
• • Pets accepted
  • Capacity 150

Stay Informed

Residents are encouraged to monitor the City of Tulsa website, https://www.cityoftulsa.org, and official City social media channels for:

• Weather and travel updates
• Service impacts (i.e. trash/recycling, closings)
• Shelter and warming stations information
• Situational updates