Today we are seeing sunshine in full supply with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 50s; tonight, lows will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s. Tomorrow, southerly flow begins, allowing temperatures to climb into the upper 50s and lower 60s.
Quiet weather continues today through Friday across Alabama. We are seeing more sun than clouds today for the northern half of the state, but the southern half of the state is seeing more clouds than sun.
The weather is sunny and dry, but temperatures remain below average the next couple of days. Highs today and tomorrow will be in the upper 40s and lower 50s, while lows will be in the 20s.
After the snowy start to the event, we are seeing the transition to wintry mix and then a cold rain event due to warm air advection from the south.
A winter storm warning is in effect for all of North Alabama and extends as far south as Fayette, Birmingham, and Anniston. A winter weather advisory has been issued for places as far south as Tuscaloosa, Clanton, Wetumpka, and Opelika.
COLD START: Many communities across North Alabama are down in the upper teens early this morning with a clear sky… we have 20s all the way down to the Gulf Coast. The weather stays dry today with a high in the low to mid 40s for most communities.
COLD, DRY THROUGH TOMORROW: With a sunny sky this afternoon temperatures range from the low 30s over the Tennessee Valley to the low to mid 40s near the Gulf Coast.
A Winter Storm Watch Is in effect for much of North/Central Alabama including for places as far south as Millport, Birmingham, Sylacauga, and Roanoke. This will become a Winter Storm Warning, so now is the time to prepared for a high impact winter weather event in these areas.
WINTER STORM WATCH: A winter storm watch has been issued for Friday for about the northern third of Alabama… for places as far south as Millport, Birmingham, Sylacauga, and Roanoke.
COLD AIR IN PLACE: For most of Alabama, the sky is sunny this afternoon… but the exception is the northwest part of the state where clouds are hanging tough at mid-afternoon. Temperatures under the cloud cover are hovering around freezing… elsewhere we have upper 30s and low 40s.
The morning clouds are giving way to afternoon sunshine across Alabama. Today through Thursday, we are experiencing cold days with highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s, despite tons of sunshine in the forecast.
COLD: Temperatures will remain well below average through the rest of the week across the Deep South, and Alabama will be dry through Thursday. Highs will range from 35 to 45 degrees across the state, with lows well below freezing. The northern third of the state will dip into the teens early Thursday morning.
COLD: Snow flurries and showers have ended across Alabama this afternoon, but clouds linger over most of the state. It is a cold, windy afternoon with temperatures ranging from the upper 20s over the northern counties to around 40 degrees near Dothan.
Temperatures are holding in the 30s today, and an icy north wind has wind chills below freezing. Lingering moisture is allowing for some snow flurries to fly through the air across the northern half of Alabama, but no travel impacts will occur.
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