Category: Winter Weather

Light Snow Across North and North Central Alabama

Light Snow Across North and North Central Alabama

| January 6, 2025 @ 11:42 am

Light snow showers are creating a wintry scene across North and North Central Alabama this morning, with minor travel impacts possible on elevated surfaces as temperatures remain below freezing.

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Sunday, January 5th Weather Briefing Video: Severe Threat Late Today; Wintry Chances Late in the Week

Sunday, January 5th Weather Briefing Video: Severe Threat Late Today; Wintry Chances Late in the Week

| January 5, 2025 @ 12:02 am

Rain returns to Alabama today with showers increasing by morning, strong storms possible tonight west of I-65, and much colder air arriving Monday with a chance of flurries.

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Saturday Weather Briefing — Cool & Dry Today; Rain & Storms on Sunday

Saturday Weather Briefing — Cool & Dry Today; Rain & Storms on Sunday

| January 4, 2025 @ 6:58 am

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.

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Sunday Weather Briefing Video:  Mild Through New Years Eve, Then Much Colder Weather Ahead

Sunday Weather Briefing Video: Mild Through New Years Eve, Then Much Colder Weather Ahead

| December 29, 2024 @ 4:32 am

With showers already gone expect clearing skies this afternoon followed by cooler and quieter weather through midweek.

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Frost Advisories and a Freeze Warning Issued for the Overnight Hours

Frost Advisories and a Freeze Warning Issued for the Overnight Hours

| November 23, 2024 @ 12:28 pm

Good afternoon, friends! We’ve got an important update from the National Weather Service that I want to bring to your attention.

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Winter Weather Awareness Week: Wind Chill and Other Cold Weather Terms

Winter Weather Awareness Week: Wind Chill and Other Cold Weather Terms

| November 14, 2024 @ 10:10 am

We are explaining some important winter weather terms today! Come learn about wind chill, frostbite, and hypothermia.

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Alabama Winter Weather Awareness Week – What’s In Your Kit?

Alabama Winter Weather Awareness Week – What’s In Your Kit?

| November 11, 2024 @ 10:04 am

Don’t get caught out in the cold without the essentials in your vehicle! 

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Alabama Winter Weather Awareness Week Starts Today!

Alabama Winter Weather Awareness Week Starts Today!

| November 10, 2024 @ 12:44 pm

Alabama Winter Weather Awareness Week runs from November 10-15!  The NWS offices across the state in partnership with the Alabama Emergency Management Agency will highlight a myriad of winter weather topics including preparation and safety. 

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Frost Advisory Issued for Northern Portions of Central Alabama on Sunday Morning

Frost Advisory Issued for Northern Portions of Central Alabama on Sunday Morning

| March 23, 2024 @ 12:22 pm

Frost Advisory: Protect Your Plants! Cold Temperatures Expected in Northern Central Alabama.

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Remembering the February 1-2, 1996 Winter Storm with a Series of Hilarious NWS Forecast Discussions

Remembering the February 1-2, 1996 Winter Storm with a Series of Hilarious NWS Forecast Discussions

| February 3, 2024 @ 9:00 am

As forecasters at the NWS Birmingham became a little stir-crazy by the end of the February 1996 winter storm, one of them typed out a hilarious state forecast discussion that is hall-of-fame material.

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Cloudy, Chilly Sunday

Cloudy, Chilly Sunday

| January 28, 2024 @ 2:04 pm

Sunshine will return tomorrow, and most of the week ahead should be cool and dry.

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Sunday Afternoon Update:  Most Spots Going Above Freezing Today

Sunday Afternoon Update: Most Spots Going Above Freezing Today

| January 21, 2024 @ 1:52 pm

A pretty day is in progress across Alabama on this Sunday. A nice warm up is in store for the state starting tomorrow and Tuesday. Some folks will see 70F by Wednesday afternoon.

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Sunday Weather Briefing Video:  January Thaw Ahead

Sunday Weather Briefing Video: January Thaw Ahead

| January 21, 2024 @ 7:00 am

Temperatures will be warming up over the next few days as Alabama experiences a climatological singularity called the January Thaw this week. Highs by midweek will be in the middle and upper 60s.

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Midday Nowcast: The Deep Freeze

Midday Nowcast: The Deep Freeze

| January 16, 2024 @ 10:15 am

Temperatures are in the teens and 20s across Alabama and will not change much the rest of today. Roads remain icy and dangerous over much of North, Central, and West Alabama.

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