Hochatown in Winter: Bald Eagles, Weather & Things to Do
January & February 2027 · events update live from venue calendars
January and February are the coldest months in Hochatown and Broken Bow (average highs of 53°F and 58°F, lows of 28°F and 32°F) and the best months for bald eagles: the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation says sightings peak in January and February. Trout fishing on the Lower Mountain Fork River is open year-round. Nothing is on the local venue calendars for January and February 2027 yet; venues add dates as they book them.
Winter weather
January in Broken Bow averages a high of 53°F and a low of 28°F, with 3.8 in. of rain spread over about 6 days of 0.1 in. or more; lows reach 32°F or below on about 21 nights a month; snowfall averages 1.0 in. for the month. February in Broken Bow averages a high of 58°F and a low of 32°F, with 4.2 in. of rain spread over about 6 days of 0.1 in. or more; lows reach 32°F or below on about 14 nights a month; snowfall averages 0.8 in. for the month.
January
February
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Broken Bow 1 N (USC00341162), about 8 miles south of Hochatown. Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast.
Averages aren't a forecast. For your dates, see the live Hochatown weather forecast.
Bald eagle watching
Bald eagle season
November to February; best in January and February
“Sightings increase as early as November and peak in January and February.” Look early morning or late afternoon, near lakes and rivers: Broken Bow Lake and the Mountain Fork River are the obvious places to scan the tree lines. Beavers Bend State Park has run Eagle Watch programs in past winters; call the park office at (580) 494-6300 to ask about this season.
Events in January & February 2027
Dated shows and events on local venue calendars, updated live. Weekly live music, like Friday and Saturday nights at Hochatown Saloon, isn't listed by date; see this weekend in Hochatown.
Nothing is on the local venue calendars for January & February 2027 yet; venues add dates as they book them. This list updates on its own.
Open all winter
From our listings: things that run year-round or every week. Hours can change in winter, so check before you go.
What to pack
Based on the NOAA averages for January, the colder of the two months.
- Long sleeves and a mid layer for daytime: average highs are 53°F.
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings: average lows are 28°F, and about 21 nights a month hit freezing.
- A rain shell and shoes that can get wet: about 6 days a month see 0.1 in. of rain or more.
- Snow is possible but light: it averages 1.0 in. for the month. Check road conditions before driving in.
Winter in Broken Bow: common questions
Is Broken Bow worth visiting in winter?
If you don't mind cold mornings, yes. January averages a high of 53°F and a low of 28°F, but it's peak bald eagle season, trout fishing on the Lower Mountain Fork River is open year-round, and our listings show Beavers Bend trails, the Forest Heritage Center and the local breweries as open daily.
When is the best time to see bald eagles at Beavers Bend?
January and February. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation says sightings increase as early as November and peak in January and February; look early morning or late afternoon, near lakes and rivers. Beavers Bend State Park has run Eagle Watch programs in past winters; call the park office at (580) 494-6300 for this season's.
Does it snow in Broken Bow?
A little. Snowfall averages 1.0 in. in January and 0.8 in. in February at NOAA's Broken Bow station. Freezing nights are common: about 21 in January and about 14 in February.
What is the weather like in Broken Bow in January?
January in Broken Bow averages a high of 53°F and a low of 28°F, with 3.8 in. of rain spread over about 6 days of 0.1 in. or more; lows reach 32°F or below on about 21 nights a month; snowfall averages 1.0 in. for the month. These are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Broken Bow station, about 8 miles south of Hochatown.
What is the weather like in Broken Bow in February?
February in Broken Bow averages a high of 58°F and a low of 32°F, with 4.2 in. of rain spread over about 6 days of 0.1 in. or more; lows reach 32°F or below on about 14 nights a month; snowfall averages 0.8 in. for the month. These are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Broken Bow station, about 8 miles south of Hochatown.
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