The temperature at BHM is now below freezing at 31 degrees, and mainly light snow continues to fall. With gusty winds, the wind chill is 19. Snowfall in Trussville so far about 0.5″. Those are some dry, cold snowflakes. It’s easier to tell when they get behind your coat on your neck. Whoo!
Snow showers have really developed since about 2 am, with very cold air aloft moving in, and the cold air advection at low-levels that had been suppressing the snow in the evening finally slowing down. Snow showers are on radar now as far south as Enterprise.
Most snow accumulations so far have been on grassy areas, cars, rooftops, etc. However, with the roads wet and light snow expected for another few hours, some icy spots will likely develop on bridges and overpasses this morning. A few other road surfaces may also see a few icy spots, so try not to drive this morning if you don’t have to, and be extra careful if you have to drive.
The snow is tapering off in Mississippi and extreme west Alabama, and will taper off to very light snow in BHM by 7 am or so. Temperatures may not make it above freezing until noon, with wind chills 15-25.
