Cold and Blustery Sunday
It is a miserable afternoon across North and Central Alabama on this January Sunday. No change in the forecast as we deal with the coldest temperatures of the season and brace for a winter storm Tuesday.
Category: Winter Weather
Sunday Briefing Video: Bitter Cold Arrives…Winter Weather Threat Looms
A bitter Arctic blast will bring dangerously cold temperatures, wind chills near zero, and a Winter Storm Watch for accumulating snow and ice Tuesday, leading to hazardous travel conditions across much of Alabama.
Winter Storm Watches Issued for Central and South Alabama, Advisories/Warning for Cold/Extreme Cold For all of the State
Dangerously cold conditions will impact Alabama tonight through Wednesday. In addition, confidence is increasing that travel problems and disruptions from snow will impact much of Central and South Alabama starting Tuesday morning into Wednesday.
A Close Look at Tuesday’s Winter Weather Chances
Cold weather over the next few days will allow for winter precipitation to occur in some areas on Tuesday.
Cold Weather Advisory Issued for All of Central Alabama for Monday 12AM-11AM
A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for all of Central Alabama, taking effect from midnight Sunday night through 11 AM CST Monday. During this period, dangerously cold wind chills are expected to drop as low as around zero, posing significant risks to both health and property.
Mainly Dry & Mild for Now; Cold Air Moves in Tonight
Radar check at 12:00PM shows that much of the state is dry with only a few scattered light showers or drizzle showing up over portions of Madison County in North Alabama, and for a few showers located along and in between the I-85 and US-280 corridors in southeast Alabama.
Wet & Mild Today, Cold Spell Starts Sunday; Potential Winter Storm on Tuesday
For today, we’ll have a warm font that will push northeastward through Alabama, bringing warm temperatures and a good bit of moisture for showers and maybe even a few rumbles of thunder.
Sunday Weather Briefing Video: Beware A Little Freezing Fog and Black Ice Early This Morning
A quiet weather week is ahead for Central Alabama, starting with frigid conditions and patchy freezing fog this morning, followed by a brief rain event Sunday night into Monday mainly over South Alabama and a gradual midweek warm-up.
Saturday Briefing — Remaining Cold Through the Weekend; Rain for Some on Monday
Alabama shifts to a dry pattern today after snow and icy conditions, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for North Alabama until 10 AM. Warmer afternoons and sunshine return gradually, but freezing nights persist through the week.
Winter Storm Warnings Extended Until Midnight for North Central Alabama
Black ice will be a problem overnight as temperatures fall below freezing across the area.
Midday Nowcast: Gradual Transition From Snow To Wintry Mix To A Cold Rain Across Alabama
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.
Heavy Snow in Parts of Central Alabama, But Changeover to Rain Occurring in the I-20 Corridor
Areas of Central Alabama has experienced a burst of beautiful snowfall this morning, but there is a changeover to rain occurring as expected from the south.
Midday Nowcast: Winter Storm On The Way Friday for North/Central Alabama
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.
Midday Nowcast: Winter Storm Watch Issued Ahead of Winter Storm
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.
