Winter Weather Statement: Snow Possible

February 9, 2010

The National Weather Service has issued the following special weather statement:

.Winter storm may affect the central Gulf Coast region Thursday
night and Friday…

Snowfall accumulation is expected across our region by week’s end as
a surface low pressure system develops and moves eastward across the
northern Gulf of Mexico Thursday night and Friday. Precipitation
will likely begin as a mix of light rain and sleet over the interior
counties Thursday night…especially along and north of Highway
84…and will then change to and remain as snow through Friday
afternoon before ending from the west. Closer to the coast…rain
will begin falling Thursday night and a changeover to sleet and snow
mix could occur as early as mid morning Friday before changing to
all snow before ending.

It is currently beyond the state of the science to Pin-Point exact
snowfall totals because it is too far out in time prior to the event
and many uncertainties remain. However…current trends indicate
several inches of snow could fall over interior southwestern and
south central Alabama from Thursday night through midday Friday with
lighter amounts closer to the coast. The confidence for
accumulating snow in our area continues to increase…particularly
inland.

If this trend continues…a Winter Storm Watch will likely be issued
by tomorrow afternoon followed by either a Winter Weather Advisory
or a possible Winter Storm Warning by sunrise Thursday.

Everyone is urged to stay up to date on the latest forecast and
outlooks concerning this potential snow event. Although
precipitation will be ending later in the day Friday…subfreezing
low temperatures Friday night suggests that lingering moisture on
roads and overpasses will refreeze…creating slick spots and
hazardous driving conditions.

Comments

8 Responses to “Winter Weather Statement: Snow Possible”

  1. Miss M on February 9th, 2010 10:29 pm

    I cannot tell you what my kids would do for snow… just about anything!

  2. AL on February 9th, 2010 10:08 pm

    I will believe it when I see it…. but it would be awesome!

    (says the lone dissenter :) )

  3. Jack Frost on February 9th, 2010 9:04 pm

    (Ha Ha Ha Ha)

    Who’s been fooling with Mother Nature?

  4. Beverly on February 9th, 2010 8:21 pm

    Re: Elizabeth: MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Can’t wait to get outside and start working to clean up yard from winter conditions. Be great to see the green again!

  5. bob hill on February 9th, 2010 8:07 pm

    Where is Al Gore when we need him!!!!

  6. bill, big b little ill on February 9th, 2010 5:20 pm

    me

  7. Elizabeth on February 9th, 2010 4:00 pm

    who all is ready for spring?

  8. bill, big b little ill on February 9th, 2010 3:59 pm

    Yea, bring on the snow. Not really, our power lines can’t handle snow and ice. Better cut a few cords of wood.

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