FRIGID THROUGH FRIDAY: Temperatures are not as cold across Alabama this morning due to overnight clouds; most North/Central Alabama communities are in the 19-25 degree range. There is a small chance we could see a few light flurries this morning, but if that happens no impact. Continue reading →

THIS AFTERNOON: Birmingham hit 33 degrees at 2:00 this afternoon… that ended a period of 47 consecutive hours below freezing. But, to the north, sub-freezing weather continues over the northern third of Alabama, and another hard freeze is ahead tonight. Most communities will see a low between 12 and 15 degrees early tomorrow. Continue reading →

We note Birmingham has been below freezing since 3:00 Sunday afternoon… a total of 39 consecutive hours as of 6:00 this morning. Will we get above freezing today? For Birmingham, a very close call. Areas north of Birmingham should remain below freezing; to the south temperatures reach the mid 30s. The air remains dry today with a good supply of sunshine through scattered clouds. Continue reading →

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We start 2018 with what most likely will be the coldest air of this winter season. Temperatures over the northern half of Alabama are in the teens at daybreak, and the wind chill index has dropped to zero at Birmingham as of 6:30 a.m. We stay below freezing all day today with a partly to mostly sunny sky; the high will be in the 27-31 degree range for most places across North/Central Alabama. Continue reading →

FEELS LIKE CHRISTMAS: The average high for Birmingham on December 15 is 56 degrees… we are over 15 degrees below that level this afternoon with clouds and a cool north breeze. Temperatures are mostly in the 38-42 degree range across … Continue reading →

COLD DECEMBER DAY: Temperatures are in the low to mid 40s over much of Alabama this afternoon, but places like Alexander City and Auburn are only in the upper 30s with a very cold rain falling. To the north, however, there is a break in the overcast over parts of the Tennessee Valley where they are enjoying some sunshine. Continue reading →

COLD AIR SETTLES INTO ALABAMA: Temperatures are generally between 36 and 42 degrees this morning, and unfortunately they won’t change much through the day as cold air advection continues in the low levels. The day will be cloudy, highs will be in the 40s, and we could see some patchy light rain or drizzle. Not exactly a “Chamber of Commerce” kind of day. Most of the measurable rain today should be over the southern half of the state as moist air rides up and over the cold air near the surface. Continue reading →

SUB-FREEZING START: This is the first widespread freeze of the season for much of Alabama, and wraps up the 2017 growing season. Some temperatures around daybreak… Black Creek 21 Russellville 21 Cottondale 23 Valley Head 23 Cullman 24 Haleyville 24 … Continue reading →