Hard Freeze Tonight
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SUB-FREEZING DAY: Despite the return of sunshine, many North Alabama communities have failed to get out of the 20s. And, once the sun goes down, temperatures will drop steadily tonight, and we project a low between 10 and 15 degrees early tomorrow. Colder pockets will see a low in the single digits, especially where there is snow on the ground.
Travel conditions have improved somewhat this afternoon in the snow zone across North/Central Alabama, but those conditions will deteriorate once the sun goes down and we see refreezing. Travel is discouraged tonight, and many schools remain closed tomorrow.
WARMER DAYS: We finally begin to dig out of the deep freeze tomorrow with a good supply of sunshine and a high in the low 40s. Then, on Friday, low to mid 50s are likely with a partly sunny sky.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: The GFS is printing a high of 62 degrees for Birmingham both Saturday and Sunday; that will sure feel toasty. Moisture levels will rise; we will mention a slight risk of a shower late Saturday, but the better chance will come Sunday, into Monday of next week. Rain amounts of around 1/2 to 1 inch are likely, and no severe weather is expected.
A strong disturbance will impact Alabama by the middle of next week, and we will forecast a good chance of showers and thunderstorms by Tuesday night and Wednesday. A few strong storms are possible, but for now it doesn’t look like a severe weather setup.
In the longer range, another good rain events shows up around February 9. There will be cold snaps, but it sure looks like February won’t be as cold as January in Alabama. We will make it to the spring soon enough.
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