Snow Changing To Rain Later Today; Dry Weekend

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. Roads early this morning are snow/ice covered and dangerous, but hopefully there will be some improvement this afternoon.

Rain will end this evening, but keep in mind we do below freezing again late tonight, and some patchy black ice is very possible tonight and tomorrow morning over the northern half of the state.

The weekend will be dry; clouds linger much of the day tomorrow with a high in the 30s over North Alabama, with 40s to the south. Sunday will be sunny… after a low in the teens and 20s the high will be in the 40s.

NEXT WEEK: The weather will be cold and dry for much of the week with highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s. Next chance of rain will come around Saturday January 18; temperatures will be in the 50s and there is no risk of wintry precipitation with that event.

ON THIS DATE IN 1975: At least 13 tornadoes touched down in Alabama, including an EF-3 that moved through St. Clair county. Here is the storm summary of the damage area from Bob Ferry, Meteorologist-In-Charge of the Birmingham NWS at the time:

“Friday afternoon January 10, 1975, a tornado moved northeastward acorss the center of downtown Pell City, Alabama, and stopped the First National Bank Clock at 4:11 pm. Many buildings, mostly homes, were heavily damaged by large trees (some 5 to 6 feet in diameter near the trunk) uprooted and falling across them. Seven mobile homes were completely destroyed in a small trailer park (Smith’s) which is about one mile northeast of Pell City. The Red Cross reported that 33 people were taken to the hospital for treatment where only three were admitted-those, not too serious. There were no injuries in the trailer park becausd residents had taken shelter in a nearby brick building. None of the trailers had tie-downs.” In total along the path, at least 54 homes were destroyed and 307 homes were damaged. 15 trailers were destroyed and 27 businesses were damaged or destroyed. One person was killed at a service station.

Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… stay safe and enjoy the day!

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