Author Archives: J.B. Elliott
. . .and From Pinson
Just to let you know my digital thermometer’s highest reading today has been 32.9 and is now at 31.9. We have had intermittent snow showers since around 8 AM and windy conditions. Have had some nice gusts and during the … Continue reading
Report From NE Jefferson County
Subject: Road Report-Old Springville Rd From Jay Simpson to James… James, I just came from Old Springville Rd around the Taylor Shop Rd area and it’s iffy at best there. It gets better as you go towards Deerfoot Parkway but … Continue reading
Late Report From Blount County
NOTE: Strait Mountain is in Blount County and not very far northeast of Birmingham. Here is a more recent report: Please tell your weather man that it is pouring snow on the top of Straight Mountain (Blount County Highway 27) … Continue reading
Late Tuesday Morning in Alabama
NOTE: Before I post this, please scroll down and read an earlier post by James, “Tuesday Morning QB.” He is right on target and timely and I agree with him fully! Also check Jason’s post immediately below. Very useful information. … Continue reading
Very, Very Early on Monday Morning
It was a weekend to remember in Alabama Weather! Early on this Monday morning, snow was still in the picture across Extreme North Alabama including some moderate to heavy snow over the Extreme north. Snow has diminished greatly in the … Continue reading
Alabama Weather Update at 10:50 pm
The snow continues late tonight as Alabama experiences a bona fide winter storm! This includes some thundersnow and most people around here have not seen that since the “Blizzard of ’93. Thundersnow, of course, is thunder and lightning during snow, … Continue reading
A Wintry Evening in Alabama
At 7:30 this evening, were getting numerous reports of moderate to heavy snow in Jefferson and surrounding counties. The ground was white in many areas. Unfortunately, travel is still hazardous because of earlier freezing rain and sleet. Radar shows wintry … Continue reading
Excellent Driving Advice
Here is an excellent driving tip from Brian Davis, ALDOT engineer (Alabama Department of Transportation) …..ALDOT has been pre-treating interstates since yesterday and continues to try to keep roads clear. …..IF YOU MUST be on the highways, drive on the … Continue reading
Still More Reports
First, there will be a 30-minute special at 4:30 pm on ABC 33/40 concerning our winter storm threat, anchored by James Spann. …..Nine-car pileup reported on I-59 in Tuscaloosa at the Coaling exit due to icing. Reported at 3:03 pm. … Continue reading
Wintry Reports Galore
* Tuscaloosa EMA reported freezing rain at 1:20 p.m., a mix of freezing rain and sleet in downtown Tuscaloosa. * At Aliceville in Pickens County, amateur radio reports snow, heavy at times, with a dusting on the ground at 1:24 … Continue reading
