Forecasters say the watch will remain in effect from Monday to Tuesday morning, and accumulating snow could begin as early as Monday morning.
Snowfall with the storm is expected to reach 6 to 9 inches. Meteorologists say snow up to 12 inches is also likely.
Some isolated locations may see amounts greater than one foot. North winds of 25 to 30 mph will accompany the snow and could strengthen to 45 mph as the storm moves. This could cause blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibility, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter storm watch also remains in effect from Monday morning to Tuesday for portions of northwest and west central Oklahoma. Snow is expected to fall Monday evening and from 10 p.m. to daybreak Tuesday.
The watch includes the cities of Buffalo, Alva, Arnett, Woodward and Cheyenne.
Meteorologists say snowfall amounts between 3 and 6 inches are likely, as well as northerly winds about 25 to 35 mph.
Skies will be mostly cloudy in Oklahoma City Sunday with a high temperature near 60 degrees. Forecasters are calling for isolated sprinkles and south wind between 16 and 22 mph with gusts as high as 31 mph.
There's a 40 percent chance of rain after midnight with a low about 44. Meteorologists say south wind between 15 and 22 mph will accompany the showers with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Here's a look at the Oklahoma City forecast for the rest of the week:
Monday: Rain. Steady temperature around 47. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming east. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night: Rain. Low around 33. North northwest wind between 10 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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