West Alabama Faces Bitterly Cold Conditions Plus Snow Chances

Tomorrow, Monday, January 6, Alabamians will notice a significant temperature difference from Sunday. In some spots, it will be nearly a 20 to 25-degree difference.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said that “behind Sunday night's storm system, snow flurries or light snow showers might occur Monday morning. Accumulations, if any, should be minimal and limited to grassy or elevated surfaces.”

James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said to be prepared for cold and windy conditions. “Temperatures hold in the 30s over the northern half of the state where snow flurries and showers are likely (no travel impact). The wind chill index will remain below freezing all day tomorrow over the northern counties.”

Snow Chances for Monday in West Alabama

These are the current chances for snow from the National Weather Service in Birmingham. As weather conditions change, the forecast could be impacted.

Bibb

A slight chance of snow showers between 8 a.m. and noon.

Fayette

A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 3 p.m.

Greene

There is a chance of sprinkles and flurries before 7 a.m., then a chance of flurries between 7 a.m. and noon.

Hale

There is a chance of sprinkles and flurries before 7 a.m., then a chance of flurries between 7 a.m. and noon.

Lamar

A chance of flurries before 9 a.m.

Perry

There is a chance of sprinkles and flurries before 9 a.m., then a chance of flurries between 9 a.m. and noon.

Pickens

There is a chance of sprinkles and flurries before 9 a.m., then a chance of flurries between 9 a.m. and noon.

Sumter

At this time of this report, no snow flurry predictions were reported.

Tuscaloosa

A slight chance of rain showers before 9 a.m., then a chance of flurries between 9 a.m. and noon.

Walker

A slight chance of rain showers before 9 a.m., then a chance of flurries between 9 a.m. and noon.

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Outlook for the Week of January 6, 2025

“A prolonged period of cold weather will persist through this weekend, involving low temperatures as cold as the 10s with highs in the 30s/40s,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

The Townsquare Media Weather Center will continue to track these bitterly cold conditions. We are also monitoring the possibility of wintry precipitation toward the end of this week.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster