Winter Weather Update January 9, 2025

1/9/2025

Street crews treating roads; City gives update on core services

The City of Tulsa is responding to snowfall moving through the area today through Friday morning.

Street crews will be on 24-hour operations through late Friday into Saturday morning, responding to the initial snow and the potential for refreeze through early Saturday morning.

If you have to be out driving, please follow these tips to help you stay safe:

• Expect delays: Give yourself extra time to reach your destination.
• Drive with caution: Take it slow and steady.
• Avoid distractions: Put your phone down and focus on the road.
• Increase following distance: Leave plenty of space between you and the car in front of you. Sudden stops are a recipe for disaster on ice. Also remember, stay at least 150 feet back from snowplows and never pass them.
• Pump your brakes gently: Slamming on the breaks could lock up your wheels and cause you to skid.
• Turn smoothly: Avoid sharp turns and lane changes.
• Avoid using cruise control: Cruise control can lock your car into a constant speed, making it harder to react to changing road conditions.
• Check your tires: Make sure your tires are properly inflated and have good tread depth.
• Stock your go kit: Stock emergency supplies in your vehicles in case you become stranded along your route.

For more information on winter preparedness, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather. The City's snow and ice routes, in addition to the resources the City has to treat Tulsa's roads, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/winterpreparedness.

For the latest information on available warming stations and drop-in shelters, many of which have extended operations through Saturday, visit Housing Solutions' Winter Weather Information page.

Service Updates
While Tulsa City Hall will remain open through Friday, Jan. 10, several City services are and could be impacted. For updates on all City service changes as they occur, please follow the City of Tulsa on Facebook, @CityofTulsa, and on X, @CityofTulsaGov.

Tulsa Municipal Court
Tonight's Thursday Night Court is canceled and all cases will be passed to Night Court on Jan. 16, 2025, at their same time and courtroom.

Refuse & Recycling

• Thursday refuse and recycling service is expected to continue as normal. On Friday, the current plan is for all residential refuse pickup to occur first (as conditions allow), with recycling serviced afterward. While plans could change, Tulsans are asked to be patient as it may take additional time to work through neighborhoods due to road conditions and worker safety.
• While the mulch site is currently open, weather conditions could cause an interruption in hours.
• Bulky Waste has been halted for those that were scheduled on Thursday, Jan. 9, and Friday, Jan. 10. City of Tulsa Customer Care has contacted all affected residents to reschedule.
• Dead Animal Pickup has been paused and will resume after crews return to normal operations.

Tulsa Parks
While Tulsa Parks is currently on normal operations, weather impacts could cause service and programming interruptions. Follow Tulsa Parks on Facebook and Instagram, @TulsaParks, for the latest information.

Development Services & Inspections
Commercial and residential inspections are currently proceeding as scheduled, but weather impacts could cause service disruptions if neighborhood street conditions become snow-covered. If service disruptions are warranted, a temporary pause in inspections could occur.
The Permit Center office on the 4th floor of Tulsa City Hall is expected to remain open through Friday, Jan. 10, during normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have questions about permitting or can't make it to City Hall, please use the Self Service Portal or email [email protected].

Tulsa Animal Services
Tulsa Animal Services remains open during normal business hours, 2-6 p.m. daily, and for scheduled drop-offs.
Follow Tulsa Animal Services on Facebook, @TulsaAnimalWelfare, for the latest information on services or potential service impacts. Please note, calls for service may take longer depending on weather conditions.

Finance and Utility Billing
Utility and citation payments at Tulsa City Hall are currently expected to be available through Friday, Jan. 10, during business hours.
If unable to make it to City Hall, citizens can make payments online using the Citizen Self Service Portal. If you have questions about your citation or bill, you can contact Customer Care by calling 311 during normal business hours, use the 311 app or www.tulsa311.com, or email [email protected].