Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Eli Jacks, the Chief of the NWS Forecast Services Division, released a statement this morning that there will be a major change to the NWS Hazard Messaging Headlines by discontinuing “Advisory” due to the confusion that the term causes, especially compared to a watch or warning.
These are just a few Tweets that were sent in this evening and tonight from the locations that have received snow during this latest winter weather event.
Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Plan on slippery road conditions.
The low level jet across the area is starting to increase in speed which is allowing for some surface temperatures to start rising. This is allowing some locations in the northern parts of North Alabama to make a transition from a wintry mix or snow to all rain.
Pretty decent snow showers are falling over the northwestern and portions of the north/central parts of North/Central Alabama where accumulations of 1/2-inch to 1-inch up in Town Creek.
Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.
ANOTHER WINTER STORM: A winter storm warning remains in effect for Lamar, Marion, Winston, Franklin, Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, and Limestone counties through tonight… a winter weather advisory is in effect for Morgan, Madison, Jackson, Pickens, Fayette, Walker counties.
Moderate to locally heavy snow continues to spread northeastward into the discussion area from the southwest. 1″ per hour rates will gradually become increasingly likely over the course of the afternoon.
