Some gorgeous snow scenes from across Central and North Alabama this morning as a winter storm affects the state.
Our upper low is over South Alabama, making the pivot and turn before it accelerates up the East Coast.
Snow was increasing in intensity across the northern half of the state just before 7 a.m.
We still expect 1 to 2 inches of snow generally, mainly on grassy surfaces, roofs and elevated roads. In the places where the heavier snow bands set up, could see 3 inches or more.
Convergence was increasing from Jackson and Marshall Counties down through Cullman and Blount Counties into Jefferson County and the Birmingham metro. Snowfall was increasing in bands through these areas.
Temperatures are around freezing from Cullman through the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa areas. A little above freezing in the east. Upper 20s in the Northwest part of the state.
Roads are becoming icy in spots, especially to the north and west of Birmingham.
Some road reports…
…I-59 South closed around MP 108…SB traffic shutdown earlier…could still be shut down
…Bessemer PD working several accidents on the interstate…including several wrecks on the bridge at MP 111.
…Bridges icy in Marion County on I-22
…Overpasses in the Birmingham area are becoming icy
…Tuscaloosa PD reports 359 onramps icy
Road conditions will continue to deteriorate as snow continues to fall.
Church closings…available on the ABC3340 site.
Weather reports…
…4 inches in Starkville…5 inches on rooftops according to Gary Goggins…Mike Brown reports 1.8 inches on the north side of Starkville…
…1/2 in Moody
…In east Alabama…Michele Miklik reports drizzle for now …
…Sleet in Jacksonville and a mix at Fort McClellan
…3 inches in southern Tennessee north of Huntsville…this is what is heading into North Central Alabama eventually
…2.5 inches of snow at Athens in North Alabama
