Snow Totals Across The Area: It Was a Winter Wonderland!
A winter wonderland of accumulating snow greeted many locations in central and northern Alabama this morning. Here is a look at some various snowfall totals from across the region.
RADAR CHECK: Rain continues to fall over much of Alabama this afternoon… most widespread along and south of I-59. Temperatures are mostly in the mid 30s, with roads wet and slushy. We note gradient winds are fairly strong; southeast winds have gusted to 37 mph at the Birmingham Airport.
SNOW! Much of North and Central Alabama enjoyed during the pre-dawn hours, and snow continues in many areas at daybreak. But, as warmer air aloft moves over the state, the snow will change to rain over the next six hours for most places with temperatures rising into the mid 30s.
MESSY WINTER WEATHER AHEAD: Clouds will increase across Alabama tonight ahead of an approaching storm system. Temperatures drop into the 26-32 degree range tomorrow morning over the northern half of the state.
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.