WINTER PREVIEW: Despite sunshine in full force, temperatures are only in the 50s over the northern half of Alabama this afternoon. At 2:00p CT, Birmingham reported 52 degrees, which is 23 degrees below the average high of 75 for October 18. And, if we stay below 55 degrees we will establish a new record low maximum for the date Continue reading →

COLD: Today will feature a cloudless sky over Alabama, but temperatures won’t get past the mid 50s over the northern half of the state with a very cool northwest wind of 10-20 mph. This is what we expect in early January; for example the average high for Birmingham on January 1 is 54. Some places could establish a new record low maximum today… the current “record low high” for Birmingham today is 55, set in 1955. Continue reading →

WINTER PREVIEW: The coldest air so far season rolls into Alabama tonight; a freeze warning is in effect as far south as Millport, Fayette, Birmingham, and Anniston. Temperatures there by daybreak tomorrow will drop into the 27-32 degree range; a north breeze will likely persist through the night preventing much frost formation. Continue reading →

COLD WINTER DAY: With a thick cloud cover in place, temperatures are only in the 30s over the northern half of Alabama this afternoon… some communities are below freezing. Radar shows lingering light rain south of a line from Millry to Opelika, and a few very light snow flurries have been reported over the northern counties. Look for gradual clearing tonight; most places will see a low in the 21-27 degree range early tomorrow morning. Continue reading →

RADAR CHECK: Rain is still falling early this morning south of I-59… it will end from the northwest over the next few hours, and by afternoon the rain will be confined to the southeast counties of the state. The rest of the day will be cloudy, breezy, and cold with temperatures holding in the 30s north of Birmingham. Continue reading →

COLD AIR ROLLING IN: A cold front is pushing through Alabama this afternoon; low levels remain very dry and a decent part of the state is under a mostly sunny sky. A disturbance is pushing clouds into the Tennessee Valley this afternoon, and it could squeeze out a few snow flurries this evening, especially in areas north and east of Birmingham. If there is a snow flake or two, there won’t be any accumulation or impact… the big story is the big chill. For some places, tonight will be the coldest night so far this season. Continue reading →

COLD, DRY DAY: Temperatures are generally between 38 and 45 degrees across Alabama this afternoon with a mostly sunny sky… the average high for Birmingham on January 26 is 55. Tonight will be clear and cold with a low in the mid to upper 20s. Continue reading →

COLD WINTER DAY: Clouds cover most of Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 30s… some spots across North Alabama are below freezing at mid-afternoon. Light rain is falling across parts of Southeast Alabama, with a little sleet in the mix in spots. That rain will end this evening, and the sky will clear from west to east tonight. Temperatures tomorrow morning will be very cold… expect lows in the 18-24 degree range. Continue reading →

RADAR CHECK: A “wintry mix” of freezing rain and sleet is falling across parts of Mobile and Baldwin counties early this morning, where a winter weather advisory is in effect for the potential for scattered bridge icing. Otherwise, it is a dry, cold morning with temperatures mostly in the 20s over the northern 2/3 of Alabama. Precipitation today will be confined to the far southern part of the state in the broad zone from Mobile to Dothan… the rest of the state will be cold and dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Continue reading →

COLD WINTER DAY: Temperatures are generally below freezing at mid-afternoon across North Alabama north of I-20, with readings in the 25-32 degree range. We are seeing mostly 30s across the rest of the state, and some rain continues across the southeast counties of the state ahead of the push of cold air. Continue reading →