A Quick Preview of What to Expect With the Weather This Week
If this week plays out to what the forecast models are currently projecting, we could see some good rainfall totals to help make a big dent in our drought situation.
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You Darn Right It’s Cold Out There This Afternoon
Cold is the only word that I can use without a colorful metaphor in front of it as we have hit the mid-afternoon across Central Alabama. Temperatures are currently ranging from the lower 20s to right at 40 degrees.
Saturday Briefing — Old Man Winter is Fixin’ to Be on Vacation
Looks like Old Man Winter will be packing his bags and heading out of town as much milder weather moves in. While some rain could spoil some outdoor fun, we need every drop we can get to reduce our drought situation.
Wintry Mischief Will Continue Through The Overnight and Pre-Dawn Hours
The latest Mesoscale Discussion just released by the Storm Prediction Center tells us that the wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain will continue for several more hours, with the possibility of some of that still falling at daybreak.
Mid-Evening Look at What’s Happening With Our Weather
Sleet and a little bit of snow continue to fall over North Alabama and into the northwestern parts of Central Alabama (mainly Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, and Walker counties).
Winter Storm Warning Expanded in North Alabama
NWS Huntsville has extended the Winter Storm Warning to now include Cullman, DeKalb, Marshall, and Morgan counties from midnight tonight until 6am Tuesday.
Winter Weather Advisory Expanded to Include Birmingham, & Tuscaloosa
NWS Birmingham has extended the Winter Weather Advisory to now include Bibb, Calhoun, Chilton, Cleburne, Dallas, Hale, Jefferson, Marengo, Perry, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, and Tuscaloosa counties that will start at 6pm Monday night and is set to expire at 9 am Tuesday.
Late Morning Update — Wintry Precipitation Continues to Be Likely on Monday/Tuesday
Old Man Winter is really going to make his presence known this week as sleet, snow, freezing rain, and bitter cold temperatures will be likely. Travel impacts may occur over a good portion of North and Central Alabama.
Saturday Briefing — Winter Storm Watch Issued Ahead of Monday/Tuesday’s Mischief
We’ll have plenty of sunshine today, as we’ll need every bit we can to stay a little bit warmer as highs will be very cool. We go into the deep freeze for the first part of the week, and some wintry mischief looks likely.
Looks to Be Dry at Midday; Some Remain Cool, Some are Mild
While rain looks to have moved out of the area, there are probably a few places who may still be receiving some drizzle or mist as we head up to the midday hour.
Saturday Briefing — We Begin to Dry Out Today; Strong/Severe Storms Possible on Monday Evening
We have rain moving out of the area today, which will allow us to have a decent Sunday. Unfortunately, rain and storms return on Monday evening, and strong winds look to be an issue.
Sunday Briefing — ’23 Ends on a Dry Note; A Couple of Shots for Rain Later This Week
The first week of 2024 looks to be an active one as we’ll have a couple of chances for rain. Don’t fear about New Year’s plans as we’ll be dry for the ringing in of the new year.
Pesky Clouds Still Hanging Tough Over North/Central Alabama at Midday
As we have hit the midday hour on this last Saturday of 2023, we continue to be covered with clouds over much of North/Central Alabama, but the back edge is not that far away.
Saturday Briefing — Dry to End 2023; Showers Possible for the Start of 2024
It will be a mixed bag of weather for the first week of 2024 as we’ll have sun and rain, with temperatures doing a rollercoaster ride from the very cool side to almost mild. Will it be dry to ring in the New Year?
