Not much change in the overall thinking… the 21Z run of the RPM is in and still suggests widespread 1 to 2 inch snow amounts across North Alabama, with potential for heavier bands of up to 5 inches, possibly more for higher elevations across East Alabama.
There is no point in running down a county by county breakdown of this; remember, there is little skill in dealing with snow amounts and placement under a cold core upper low. But, 1 to 2 inches seems likely as far south as I-20, with some accumulation possible as far south as Montgomery. As I have written here a good bit today, with all snow events there will be some very disappointed tomorrow, while others are delighted with their snow amount.
Most roads will be simply wet tomorrow morning due to the warm soil conditions, but where the heavier snow axis sets up, there could be some road problems. Matt McCracken of StatusStation has been traveling from Memphis back to Alabama, and earlier reported a four car accident on U.S. 78 at exit 14 in Northwest Mississippi.
A late report from Twitter indicates sleet has started in Florence; the temperature there is 39 degrees.
Let’s all strap in and see how this plays out. Cold core upper low, weatherman’s woe, you know. Look for surprises tonight.
