RADAR CHECK: Light rain is falling in spots over the southern half of Alabama this morning, otherwise clouds cover much of the state with temperatures in the 35-45 degree range. The rain will end across South Alabama by midday, and drier, colder air rolls into the state tonight.
Alabama shifts to a dry pattern today after snow and icy conditions, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for North Alabama until 10 AM. Warmer afternoons and sunshine return gradually, but freezing nights persist through the week.
RADAR CHECK: Rain continues to fall over much of Alabama this afternoon… most widespread along and south of I-59. Temperatures are mostly in the mid 30s, with roads wet and slushy. We note gradient winds are fairly strong; southeast winds have gusted to 37 mph at the Birmingham Airport.
SNOW! Much of North and Central Alabama enjoyed during the pre-dawn hours, and snow continues in many areas at daybreak. But, as warmer air aloft moves over the state, the snow will change to rain over the next six hours for most places with temperatures rising into the mid 30s.
MESSY WINTER WEATHER AHEAD: Clouds will increase across Alabama tonight ahead of an approaching storm system. Temperatures drop into the 26-32 degree range tomorrow morning over the northern half of the state.
COLD START: Many communities across North Alabama are down in the upper teens early this morning with a clear sky… we have 20s all the way down to the Gulf Coast. The weather stays dry today with a high in the low to mid 40s for most communities.
COLD, DRY THROUGH TOMORROW: With a sunny sky this afternoon temperatures range from the low 30s over the Tennessee Valley to the low to mid 40s near the Gulf Coast.
WINTER STORM WATCH: A winter storm watch has been issued for Friday for about the northern third of Alabama… for places as far south as Millport, Birmingham, Sylacauga, and Roanoke.
COLD AIR IN PLACE: For most of Alabama, the sky is sunny this afternoon… but the exception is the northwest part of the state where clouds are hanging tough at mid-afternoon. Temperatures under the cloud cover are hovering around freezing… elsewhere we have upper 30s and low 40s.
COLD: Temperatures will remain well below average through the rest of the week across the Deep South, and Alabama will be dry through Thursday. Highs will range from 35 to 45 degrees across the state, with lows well below freezing. The northern third of the state will dip into the teens early Thursday morning.
COLD: Snow flurries and showers have ended across Alabama this afternoon, but clouds linger over most of the state. It is a cold, windy afternoon with temperatures ranging from the upper 20s over the northern counties to around 40 degrees near Dothan.
COLD AIR MOVING IN: Temperatures will fall into the 30s across the northern half of Alabama this morning, and will stay there all day with an icy north wind. A few snow flurries are possible in the cold air, but there will be no impact.
High pressure dominates Alabama this Saturday, but a dynamic weather system brings a risk of severe storms Sunday evening, followed by an arctic blast and potential wintry precipitation later in the week.
SUNNY, COOL AFTERNOON: Temperatures are mostly in the 50s across Alabama this afternoon with a sunny sky. Tonight will be clear with a low in the 24-34 degree range for most of Alabama.
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