Record Warmth for LeFlore County: Christmas 2025 Weather Forecast and 7-Day Outlook

While much of the country is bracing for snow and ice this holiday season, residents in Heavener, Poteau, and across LeFlore County are experiencing a December to remember—for all the wrong reasons if you were hoping for a “White Christmas.”

Current weather patterns over the Southern Plains have shifted significantly, bringing an unseasonable warm front that is expected to shatter records across Eastern Oklahoma through the end of the week.

Today’s Forecast: Tuesday, December 23, 2025

LeFlore County started Tuesday morning with mild, cloudy conditions and a touch of humidity. As we head into the afternoon, temperatures are expected to climb to a high of 76°F, fueled by breezy southwesterly winds reaching up to 13 mph.

While a stray shower is possible (20% chance), the primary story is the temperature, which sits nearly 25 degrees above the historical normal for late December. Tonight will remain uncharacteristically warm, with a low only dropping to 67°F—a temperature that would be considered a pleasant daytime high in a typical Oklahoma winter.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day: Record Heat Likely

If you are planning outdoor holiday festivities or traveling to see family in the Ouachita Mountains, the weather will be on your side, albeit a bit strange for the season.

• Christmas Eve (Wednesday): Expect partly sunny skies with a high of 76°F. The southerly breeze will keep things feeling more like mid-October than the night before Christmas.
• Christmas Day (Thursday): Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Tulsa are keeping a close watch on Thursday’s record. We are looking at a projected high of 77°F to 80°F for the Heavener area. The previous record for Christmas Day is in serious jeopardy, and most of LeFlore County will see abundant sunshine and dry conditions.

The 7-Day Outlook: A Major Cold Front is Coming

The “shorts and t-shirt” weather won’t last forever. A powerful cold front is currently tracking across the Pacific Northwest and is expected to “body slam” the Southern Plains by the end of the weekend.

The “New Year’s Shift”

The biggest change arrives Sunday, December 28. As the cold front pushes through, temperatures will plummet nearly 30 degrees in a single day. We are tracking a 45% chance of rain on Sunday afternoon that could briefly transition into light flurries or a “winter mix” late Sunday night as the thermometer hits the freezing mark.

By Monday morning, LeFlore County will finally feel like winter, with a high of only 44°F and overnight lows dipping into the mid-20s.

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• Summary: LeFlore County is set for record-breaking warmth this Christmas with highs near 80°F, followed by a drastic cold front dropping temperatures into the 20s by early next week.

Safety Tips for the Warm Spell

1. Burn Ban Awareness: Even though it’s December, the unseasonable heat and breezy south winds can dry out dormant grass quickly. Check with the LeFlore County Commissioners for any active burn bans before starting outdoor fires.
2. Hydration: If you are working outdoors or hiking the Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area, remember that your body isn’t acclimated to 80-degree heat in December. Stay hydrated.
3. Winterizing: Use the warm weekend to double-check your outdoor pipes and faucets before the hard freeze arrives on Monday night.

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