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.
Black ice concerns continue early this morning. Special weather statement and winter weather advisory in effect.
Icy roads reported across parts of the area. Additional black ice expected as temperatues continue to drop.
Winter storm warning canceled for most, but not all central/northern AL counties; Black ice is a concern tonight, and a special weather statement has been issued to account for this.
A winter wonderland of accumulating snow greeted many locations in central and northern Alabama this morning. Here is a look at some various snowfall totals from across the region.
Black ice will be a problem overnight as temperatures fall below freezing across the area.
After the snowy start to the event, we are seeing the transition to wintry mix and then a cold rain event due to warm air advection from the south.
If weather forecasts hold true, mid-January could bring prolonged, sub-freezing temperatures to Alabama.
Areas of Central Alabama has experienced a burst of beautiful snowfall this morning, but there is a changeover to rain occurring as expected from the south.
With snow and ice on the way to Alabama, here are the latest details on what to expect overnight and tomorrow morning.
The drought continues, but an approaching winter storm should provide some relief this week
Cold Weather Advisory issued for a large part of central AL tonight.
A Winter Storm Watch Is in effect for much of North/Central Alabama including for places as far south as Millport, Birmingham, Sylacauga, and Roanoke. This will become a Winter Storm Warning, so now is the time to prepared for a high impact winter weather event in these areas.
The morning clouds are giving way to afternoon sunshine across Alabama. Today through Thursday, we are experiencing cold days with highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s, despite tons of sunshine in the forecast.
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