Updated Statewide Snow and Ice Graphics and Timing Ideas
There is a great deal of uncertainty in timing of the impacts for North and Central Alabama, but here are some first thoughts from our HRRR high resolution model.
Category: Winter Weather
Sunday Morning Weather Briefing: Winter Storm Headed for Alabama
Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings have been issued for our next weather system which will bring winter storm conditions to Alabama starting tonight through Tuesday.
Quick Morning Update: Watch Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning, Winter Weather Advisories
2-5 inches of snow is expected across the Winter Storm Warning areas, with up to one inch of snow and one-tenth of ice accumulations in the Winter Weather Advisory areas.
Winter Storm Watch Expanded to Include Lamar County
A wintry mix of precipitation will affect North and Central Alabama Monday and Monday night. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Tennessee Valley of North Alabama and three counties of Northwest Central Alabama.
Late Morning Update — Wintry Precipitation Continues to Be Likely on Monday/Tuesday
Old Man Winter is really going to make his presence known this week as sleet, snow, freezing rain, and bitter cold temperatures will be likely. Travel impacts may occur over a good portion of North and Central Alabama.
Saturday Briefing — Winter Storm Watch Issued Ahead of Monday/Tuesday’s Mischief
We’ll have plenty of sunshine today, as we’ll need every bit we can to stay a little bit warmer as highs will be very cool. We go into the deep freeze for the first part of the week, and some wintry mischief looks likely.
Saturday Briefing — Dry to End 2023; Showers Possible for the Start of 2024
It will be a mixed bag of weather for the first week of 2024 as we’ll have sun and rain, with temperatures doing a rollercoaster ride from the very cool side to almost mild. Will it be dry to ring in the New Year?
A Quick Late Night Weather Check Before Bed
The latest from radar is not really showing any snow falling, but that doesn’t mean that there may be some flakes mixed in with the light rain. The best news as of now is that there are no travel issues being mentioned, which means the forecast is right on target.
A Little Snow Now in Northwest and North Alabama
Here is the radar from Birmingham with precipitation type turned on: The light blue is snow and it is now falling from much of Marion County into western Winston County and across southern Lawrence, northern Cullman, and southern Morgan. The forecast is on track. Our NWS offices in Birmingham and Huntsville have issued area forecast […]
Radar Check at 6:35 p.m.
We are not expecting travel problems, but there could be light accumulations generally north of a curvy line from Hamilton to Smoke Rise to Talladega. The accumulations will be light, less than 1/4 inch, and mainly on grassy surfaces, and elevated surfaces like decks.
NWS Birmingham Updates Their Impacts Forecast for Thsiis Evening’s Snow
The NWS in Birmingham has adjusted their thoughts on tonight’s light snow, shifting the emphasis to East Central Alabama.
Quick Check on Alabama’s Weather at 10:10 p.m.
Rain is still expected to mix with or change over to snow over North Alabama later tonight and Friday morning, possible lasting through the day.
Afternoon Update on the Alabama Weather Situation: Forecast on Track for Light Rain/Snow Mix for Tennessee and Alabama Tonight Through Friday Night
An approaching upper level disturbance will bring scattered rain and snow showers to Middle Tennessee and North and North Central Alabama tonight through Friday night. Some light accumulations of less than 1/4 inch could develop over our northern counties. No advisories are in effect.
Thursday Morning Video Briefing: A Few Snowflakes Tonight and Tomorrow
Some light showers will mix with some snow tonight and Friday across North and North Central Alabama. No significant impacts are expected, although some light accumulations could occur over the higher elevations of Northeast Alabama.
