Snow Covers Oklahoma Memorial Stadium After Major Winter Storm Hits

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Snow Covers Oklahoma Memorial Stadium After Major Winter Storm Hits

The 2025 college football season concluded nearly a week ago, with the No. 1 seed Indiana Hoosiers defeating the No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes by a score of 27-21 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

Many teams are likely relieved that the season ended last week, as a major winter storm is sweeping through parts of the country this weekend and extending into next week. Oklahoma experienced two waves of winter storms that moved in on Friday and Saturday, concluding early Sunday morning.

According to Michael Bohling, chief meteorologist at KFDX in Wichita Falls, Texas, the official snowfall total for Oklahoma City was 8.2 inches, with the heaviest accumulation occurring on Saturday night due to a couple of rounds of precipitation.

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables.© BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Just about 30 minutes south in Norman resides the University of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Sooners posted photos on X of the iconic Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium blanketed in snow, captioning the post with “Football weather.” The images feature the exterior of the stadium, a view of the field from the tunnel and a shot of Billy Sims’ Heisman Trophy statue.

The storm’s immediate impact was felt across central Oklahoma, with snow piling up throughout the weekend and transforming one of college football’s most recognizable venues.

Historically, Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium has weathered far more than a single winter storm. Since opening in 1923, the stadium has endured severe thunderstorms, flooding rains, heavy snowfall and even the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, one of the most devastating environmental events in American history. The Dust Bowl reshaped the state and forced thousands of Oklahomans to migrate west in search of opportunity.

As college football shifts its focus to the future and the 2026 season, the snowy images serve as a reminder of the program’s longevity and permanence. Long after seasons end and championships are decided, the stadium remains, standing through every storm, both literal and symbolic.

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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Football section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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