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Cold, Wet Day Tomorrow; Some Snow Over Far North Alabama
SNOW??? As cold air rushes into North Alabama, there is a window for some light snow over the northern quarter of the state late tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night. Best chance of seeing a few snowflakes will be north of U.S. 278 (Hamilton to Cullman to Gadsden), and best chance of light accumulation will be north of the Tennessee River, especially over far Northwest Alabama around the Shoals. Even there, amounts should be under one inch, and mainly confined to grassy areas. With a warm ground, and surface temperatures in the mid 30s, we just don’t expect much impact from the light snow over North Alabama tomorrow night. There could be a few icy spots by daybreak Wednesday when temperatures drop a little below freezing, but most bridges should be dry by then. Continue reading
Mild Today; Wet Tomorrow And Much Colder
MILD AFTERNOON AHEAD: We are projecting a high in the 66-71 degree range for much of North/Central Alabama this afternoon; the average high for December at Birmingham is 57. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and we note some patchy light rain early this morning over East-Central Alabama. But, a decent part of the day will be rain-free. Continue reading
Mostly Dry Weekend; More Rain Early Next Week
RADAR CHECK: Most of the rain in Alabama at mid-afternoon is south of a line from Lafayette to Greenville to Mobile; we have some temporary clearing behind the rain over parts of North and West Alabama. Temperatures are mostly in the 50s; clouds will fill back in statewide tonight with just a few patches of leftover light rain or drizzle tonight. Continue reading
Periods Of Rain Today; More Rain Early Next Week
WET AT TIMES: Today will be a cloudy and cool day across Alabama with periods of rain, and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperatures will hold in the 50s over the northern half of the state today, so the air is stable and there is no risk of severe storms. The rain tapers off this afternoon, and tonight will be mostly dry with only isolated patches of light rain or drizzle. Rain amounts should be generally 1/2 inch or less over the next 12 hours. Continue reading
Wet Weather Returns To Alabama Tomorrow
RAIN ON THE WAY: The sun is partly sunny across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 60s; clouds will thicken tonight ahead of a weather system west of the state. Tomorrow will be a cloudy and cool day with periods of rain; temperatures hold in the 50s all day. No risk of severe storms, and probably not much thunder. Rain amounts over the northern half of the state will be around 1/2 inch, with lighter amounts for the southern counties of the state. Rain tapers off by late afternoon, but some lingering light or drizzle could linger into tomorrow night. Continue reading
Rain Returns Tomorrow; Still Dry Today
NICE WARM-UP TODAY: Temperatures are mostly in the 30-37 degree range across Alabama early this morning, but we project a high in the mid 60s this afternoon with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Then, tonight, clouds will increase ahead of a weather system west of our state. Continue reading
One More Dry Day Before Rain Returns
SUNNY DECEMBER AFTERNOON: Temperatures are mostly in the low 60s across North/Central Alabama this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low between 32 and 38 degrees. And, tomorrow, we will enjoy one more dry day with a partly sunny sky; the high will be in the mid to upper 60s. Clouds will thicken tomorrow night. Continue reading
Rain Returns To Alabama Friday
RAIN RETURNS FRIDAY: A wave will bring periods of rain to the state Friday. Temperatures will be in the 50s during the day, so the air will be stable. No risk of severe storms, and probably very little thunder. Rain amounts should be generally around 1/2 inch, and the rain should taper off by Friday evening. Continue reading
Rain Returns Friday; Slow Warming Trend Ahead
COOL, DRY DAY: We have some high cirrus clouds over North Alabama this afternoon, otherwise we are enjoying a good supply of sunshine with temperatures in the 47-52 degree range for most places. Tonight will be fair and cold with a low between 30 and 38 early tomorrow. Then, we stay dry tomorrow and Thursday with a partly to mostly sunny sky; we rise to near 60 degrees tomorrow, followed by low 60s Thursday. Clouds will increase Friday ahead of a wave approaching from the west. Continue reading
Dry Through Thursday; Slow Warming Trend
COLDER THIS MORNING OVER SOUTH ALABAMA: Clouds have been very slow to leave over the northern half of the state, meaning the colder temperatures are over South Alabama early this morning, where the sky is clear. Just before sunrise Mobile and Montgomery are at 32, while Birmingham and Huntsville are above freezing in the mid 30s. The clouds will finally exit the state this morning, and the sky becomes sunny statewide. The high this afternoon will be close to 50 degrees over North/Central Alabama. Continue reading
