As of 9:13 am, we see moderate to heavy rain falling over the northern parts of Central Alabama along with the southern portions of North Alabama, mainly from Winfield and Fayette to Cullman to Piedmont and Jacksonville.
Significant Weather Advisory issued for Madison, Marshall, Jackson, and Dekalb counties until 3:00 pm this afternoon for the possibility of some accumulating snowfall. Major travel issues are not expected, but a few slick spots may form.
As of 9:50 am, the snow has almost made it all of the ways into northwestern Georgia, but snow showers continue for eastern Dekalb County and much of Cherokee County.
Just a heads up, we are getting reports of some slick spots in Cherokee County on Leesburg Bridge and on Hwy 68 going from Leesburg to Sand Rock. Cedar Bluff Bridge also has some slick spots.
Freezing rain and snow will occur in the colder air across parts of Northeast Alabama this morning. Snowfall accumulations of up to one-half inch with some glaze from freezing rain could lead to slippery road conditions.
Snow accumulations will generally be confined to grassy and elevated surfaces
A quick-moving storm system will move through the area late tonight and early Saturday morning. Rain may mix with or briefly
change over to snow across northeast Central Alabama.
Just like the high-resolution NAM showed earlier this morning with my first update, snow is coming to an end across much of North/Central Alabama with what little remains falling is over the northern parts of Jackson and Dekalb counties.
NWS Birmingham has canceled the Winter Weather Advisory for Fayette, Walker, and Winston counties, and continues the advisory until 2:00 am for Blount, Cherokee, and Etowah counties.
NWS Birmingham has canceled the Winter Weather Advisory for Lamar and Marion counties but has added Blount, Cherokee, and Etowah counties.
As we approach the 10 o’clock hour on this Tuesday night, we continue to have a good bit of rain moving across the northwestern 2/3rds of the state with snow falling roughly northeast of a line from Vernon to Fayette to Sumiton.
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
