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Weather History for November 20 Heavy snow fell across northwest and north-central Oklahoma on this date in 1988. Up to nine inches of snow fell in the Panhandle, while five to seven inches fell in parts of northern Oklahoma. The snow was accompanied by sleet, freezing rain, and even thunder! Blizzard conditions were reported in Woodward and Dewey Counties when visibilities fell to less than 50 feet.

While its not unusual to have tornados during autumn; it is uncommon to have any in November. On November 20, 1979, a weak tornado occurred in Oklahoma County.

Learn more about the weather history for Oklahoma and western north Texas here.