City of Tulsa Winter Weather, Extreme Cold Update Jan. 26 2026

City of Tulsa Winter Weather, Extreme Cold Update Jan. 26 2026

1/26/2026

City Hall, Other Public-Facing Facilities Opening Tuesday

As weather conditions improve, City Hall and other public-facing facilities will reopen for in-person business on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Hours & Operations

• Tulsa City Hall - Open Tuesday
  • Inspection Services - Neighborhood inspections are on pause and will resume when neighborhood street conditions improve. We will be doing emergency gas meter inspections (pending weather severity). To schedule an emergency inspection for critical utility repairs, contact Marc Cox at (918) 637-3575 for Plumbing inspection inquiries, Tony Connor at (918) 639-1524 for Mechanical inspection inquiries, Curtis Blevins at (918) 857-4004 for Building inspection inquiries, or Steve Malugani at (918) 519-8746 for Electrical inspection inquiries."
• • Cashier Windows - Open
  • Customer Care / 311 - Taking calls as normal
  • City Clerk - Open
  • Tulsa Permit Center - Open
• Tulsa Municipal Court - Open Tuesday
• • Monday, Jan. 26, cases have been passed to Wednesday, Jan. 28.
• Tulsa Animal Services - Open Tuesday
• Tulsa Parks - Open Tuesday
• • Community Centers - Open
  • Oxley Nature Center - Open
  • Tulsa Zoo - Open
  • Park Amenities & Trails - Many amenities and trails are still covered in snow and ice. Parkgoers are urged to practice caution. Residents are strongly urged to stay off freezing creeks and ponds.
• Bulky Waste Pickup - Rescheduling Tuesday customers (affected customers are being contacted directly)
• Tulsa Mulch Site - Open Tuesday

Refuse & Recycling

• Trash service resumes Tuesday - Please place your gray cart at the curb on your regular service day (Monday customers can put their cart out on Tuesday) 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.

Street Operations

Tulsa's arterial (main) roads have all been plowed/treated - with most now clear and passable. Public Works crews have spent the day addressing any slick spots and areas needing attention. Due to the potential for refreeze (which creates black ice) overnight, crews will report again at midnight to continue treating Tulsa's roads as needed.

As background, the City is responsible for clearing snow and ice from Tulsa's arterial roads and not most major highways, which is the responsibility of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). Additionally, highway on-and-off ramps are also the responsibility of ODOT.

As conditions continue to improve, Public Works crews will shift their focus from plowing to black ice response and emergency pothole repairs starting Tuesday.

Motorists are urged to continue to use caution, maintain distance from City plows and treatment vehicles, and never attempt to pass them while they are working.

Street Closures

• S. Elwood Ave. by Turkey Mountain - Reopening Tuesday
• • Public Works crews are applying brine (salt/water mixture) to Elwood tonight with the expectation that the road will reopen on Tuesday.

For a complete list of the City's assets to combat winter precipitation, in addition to a map of the City's snow and ice routes, visit: https://www.cityoftulsa.org/winterpreparedness

Waterline Breaks

City of Tulsa Water & Sewer personnel remain ready to respond to waterline breaks as they happen. Several new breaks have started appearing on the City's break board today, the largest of which was on 21st near Lewis earlier this morning. Water crews are continuing to get that waterline break fixed, in addition to the others listed on the board.

At this time, residents can:

• Check the City's Waterline Break Board at www.cityoftulsa.org/breakboard
• Report unlisted breaks by calling (918) 596-9488

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 (Open 24/7)

The following shelters will be open 24/7 during this weather event. Pets are accepted where noted.

1. John 3:16 Mission, 506 N. Cheyenne Ave.
2. Salvation Army Center of Hope, 102 N. Denver Ave.
3. Tulsa Day Center, 415 W. Archer St.
4. 1. Pets accepted (limited capacity)
5. CREOKS Winter Shelter, (new winter weather shelter) 7216 E. Admiral Blvd.
   1. Pets accepted
   2. Capacity 250
   3. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, sign up online.
6. Tulsa Dream Center West (emergency shelter), 4122 W. 55th Pl.
   1. Pets accepted
   2. Capacity 150