Alabama Braces for a Winter Storm: Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain

Alabamians should prepare for an arctic front that will potentially deliver dangerous temperatures, snow, sleet, and freezing rain to some areas. As the Townsquare Media Weather Center closely monitors this batch of winter weather; we are looking ahead to another arctic blast the weekend of January 20 – 21.

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I can’t stress enough that winter weather in the Deep South is tough to predict. Also, as weather conditions change along the track and passage of the arctic front, this could change the weather outlook for our area. My advice is to stay prepared and check back often for updates.

READ MORE: Winter Weather Advisory for Portions of Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said that the “Winter Weather Advisory will likely be expanded southward (at least into the Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Anniston areas, and perhaps further southward) if current forecast trends continue.”

National Weather Service in Birmingham Wintry Precipitation Quick Facts

Where: All but the southeast part of central Alabama.

When: Beginning tonight in the far northeast and spreading slowly southward from there. Ending by Tuesday morning

Threats: A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain in the Winter Storm Warning area. Light amounts of sleet or freezing rain in other impact areas.

Impacts: Potential for slippery roads due to accumulations of ice or snow. Hazardous travel, most likely in the far north.

Travel Impacts

James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist, said, "Travel impact is likely in the winter storm warning and winter weather advisories as early as this evening. Hazardous travel conditions will continue tomorrow into Tuesday as Arctic air invades the Deep South.”