Best Of Alabama Newscenter 2017: Weather Stories

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

As we watch 2017 give way to 2018, it’s a good time to look back on some of the things that happened in Alabama this year. Alabama NewsCenter has tallied the results in each grouping of stories to see which ones you responded to the most, and we’re sharing your five favorites along with a story (or stories) we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss.

In a year that started with snow and ice covering much of the state and included a rare solar eclipse, a few blowhards named Irma, Nate, Harvey and Maria dominated the weather headlines in Alabama this year (although a snowball named Benji also got into the mix). After enjoying a few years avoiding any major hurricanes hitting the Gulf of Mexico, 2017 more than made up for it in what ended up being the most costly hurricane season on record for the U.S.

Here are the five weather stories that captured your attention in 2017:Although some snow was expected in Alabama on Dec. 8, the amounts that ended up covering a good portion of the state were a surprise and caused many businesses and schools to close early or not open at all. Winter Storm Benji’s snow left beautiful landscapes throughout central Alabama and almost ruined a planned marriage proposal. It also caused Alabama Power and other utilities to brave the elements to restore service to thousands of customers.

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