Author Archives: J.B. Elliott
Early Afternoon in Alabama
The sun was shinning over most of Alabama very early this afternoon. A welcome relief when compared to our recent weather. However, it is still quite cold. Temperatures were only in the mid 20s across much of the Tennessee Valley. … Continue reading
Bitter Cold Early (Too Early) on This Tuesday
It is bitter cold all across Alabama early on this Tuesday morning, especially over the North and Central portions. The wind is still blowing but not like yesterday. Too, the snow flurries are no more. Here is a sampling of … Continue reading
A Parade of Low Temperatures
Sure sorry to be late posting this. I promised it earlier, but I have been busier today than when I try to avoid speeders and tailgaters chasing my ’97 Olds going down I-459. With a list this long, it is … Continue reading
4 am Regional Spot Reports
These are state and regional reports at 4 am, CST: Decatur…19, cloudy, wind chill 4 Cullman Airport…18, snow flurries, wind chill 7 Fort Payne…19, light snow, wind chill 5 Atlanta…23, snow flurries, gusts 32 mph, wind chill 7 Birmingham…24, cloudy, … Continue reading
Notes from All Over
* About 1/2 inch snow cover over grassy areas and roadways in Sewannee and Winchester in South Tennessee early this afternoon. * NWS/Huntsville continues a Winter Weather Advisory for the extreme NE Alabama counties of Jackson, DeKalb and Madison. It … Continue reading
Headed South
This is an hour-by-hour record of the official temperature at Birmingham Airport since 9 o’clock last night. You can tell that the ole thermometer turned around and headed south after midnight: 9pm…52 10pm…52 11pm…54 Midnight…52 1am…54 2am…44 (10 degree drop … Continue reading
A Cold, Cold Sunday Morning
Did not get quite as cold as early as we expected in the Birmingham area. It was 40 at 5 am but still dropping. We may still level off around freezing later this morning. Temporarily, that lessens the threat of … Continue reading
Alabama Update at 2:40 am Sunday
The bitter cold is on the way. Here is a Southeast to Northwest Temperature profile based on 2 am data: 48 Birmingham 38 Haleyville 38 Tupelo 28 Olive Branch, Miss., south of Memphis 29 Memphis with wind gusts to 42 … Continue reading
The Real Meaning of “Frigid”
I think the meaning varies from person to person. Some folks think it has been frigid around here lately. Not me. Sir Webster defines frigid as “extremely cold” and “without heat or warmth” The true meaning can be found way … Continue reading
Our Coldest Morning in Alabama
(UPDATED 10:15 AM TO ADD 45 ADDITIONAL REPORTS) Here we go with another long list of low temperatures around Alabama plus a few other reports from far and wide. Maybe our regular reader in Atlanta will also forward a report … Continue reading
