If the snow across North Alabama this morning was a suprise to you it was a suprise to us as well. While we expected a little snow or sleet to fall this morning, 5″ of the stuff was the farthest thing from our minds. This is a great example of how forecasting the [...]

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It’s a new month and now that we have made it past the coldest part of the winter on average, February usually promises gradually warmer weather for North Alabama. Average high temperatures climb from the low 50s at the beginning of the month to near 60 by the end. The record high for [...]

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The first batch of light snow is tracking across North Alabama this morning. Most areas will see a light dusting out of this with more light snow expected this afternoon. Snow totals are looking to be on the low end of what we were expecting with an inch or less in most areas. [...]

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A shot of colder air has arrived in the Heart of the Valley this morning.  Even with some sunshine today it will be a struggle to hit 40 for a high.  If you think today is cold just wait until the weekend.  Temperatures will likely be the coldest of the winter so far.  Arctic air is [...]

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Well the morning computer models are in and light snow and flurries are still looking likely after midnight.  Accumulations, if any, will be on the light side.  Right now it looks like the most likely areas to see a dusting of snow are across Jackson, Marshall and Dekalb Counties.  Close to the Georgia border places like Mentone and Ider could [...]

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It could happen late Friday night into Saturday morning. The forecast computer models continue to show some potential for that. The cold air will already be in place. Low pressure developing in the central Gulf will help send some moisture our way. And an upper level disturbance tracking across the state [...]

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Ida dropped 1-3″ across the Heart of the Valley yesterday.  As expected the higher rain amounts occurred mainly east of I-65 with lighter amounts to the west.  Here are some select rainfall totals:
Desoto State Park (Dekalb County)   3.28″
Ft. Payne  2.92″
Albertville  2.20″
Scottsboro  2.15″
Moulton  2.09″
Huntsville Airport  1.85″
Decatur Airport  1.76″
Cullman  1.26″
Fayetteville, TN  1.06″
Russellville  .59″
Muscle Shoals Airport  .48″
We’ll get [...]

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All eyes are on Ida this morning. As of 9am it is no longer a Hurricane, winds have dropped to 70 mph. The main impacts Ida will have on our weather in North Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee will breezy conditions and heavy rain. Rain will arrive after midnight tonight and should [...]

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