Nice Warm-Up Today; Colder Air Arrives Saturday
NICE WARM-UP: Temperatures are in the 27-37 degree range across Alabama early this morning, but we expect a high in the 60s this afternoon with sunshine in full supply. Dry weather continues tomorrow with a high in the 60s.
FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: Clouds will increase Friday ahead of a cold front, and some light rain is possible Friday night and early Saturday morning. But, unlike previous systems, this time rain amounts will be very light across the state, generally 1/4″ or less. No severe storms, no thunder. For most places the best chance of rain comes from about 9:00 o.m. Friday until 9:00 a.m. Saturday.
Saturday will be breezy and much colder, with temperatures holding in the 40s over the northern half of the state with lingering clouds and a brisk north wind. Temperatures will be below freezing pretty much statewide by daybreak Sunday, with 20s for the northern counties. Sunday will be a sunny, cool day with a high in the 50s.
NEXT WEEK: Temperatures rebound next week, with highs in the 65-75 degree range by mid-week. Waves will bring potential for some light rain Tuesday, and then again Friday, but much of the week will be dry and pleasant. Still no sign of any bitterly cold Arctic air through the rest of February… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
RAIN UPDATE: Here are rain totals for the major reporting stations across Alabama since January 1, and the departure from average…
Montgomery 15.46″ (+8.69″)
Tuscaloosa 13.00″ (+5.72″)
Birmingham 10.92″ (+3.73″)
Huntsville 10.38″ (+3.16″)
Muscle Shoals 12.94″ (+6.12″)
Anniston 11.42″ (+4.37″)
Dothan 10.07″ (+3.15″)
Mobile 9.84″ (+2.18″)
ON THIS DATE IN 1895: The most significant snowfall in the history of Houston, Texas, occurred on the 14th and 15th. The Houston area saw 20 inches of snow.
ON THIS DATE IN 1958: A winter storm brought snow to parts of North Alabama. Roads in the Magic City quickly became snow packed and impassable. Roads between Birmingham and Atlanta were especially dangerous. The northwest corner of Alabama was blanketed with 3-6 inches of snow. Six to eight inches fell in Decatur. As often is the case around these parts, snowfall amounts varied over a short distance. While there was two inches on the ground in Bessemer, there was none in Tuscaloosa. At the Birmingham Municipal Airport, A Delta Airlines DC-7 slid off the runway on Saturday morning and buried itself nose deep in slush and mud when the nose wheel broke. None of the 43 passengers were injured.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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