Published on: February 20, 2015 at 7:45 AM

Light snow/sleet/graupel is seen on dual pol radar this morning over parts of Central and West Alabama…

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We also note freezing rain over parts of South Mississippi; NWS offices in Jackson and Mobile have issued freezing rain advisories for some of their counties due to icing on bridges and some roads.

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Here is a look at the HRRR model, valid at 10:00 a.m.

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Light wintry precipitation (sleet/snow/graupel/freezing rain) will be moving through parts of the state with sub-freezing temperatures… we will need to watch radar trends and surface reports closely since things seem to be unfolding a little quicker, and farther south than expected.

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Stay tuned for updates through the morning…