
Winter Storm Aims for Alabama: Timing, Impacts and Hazard Info
Winter-related alerts issued by the National Weather Service stretch from portions of Texas all the way east to South and North Carolina. That's a very large path that will feel the impact of the latest winter storm.
Alabama is also affected by the winter storm. Here is what the Yellowhammer State faces today, Tuesday, January 21.
Winter Storm Timing for West Alabama
The overall timing for the duration of the winter storm is from 7 a.m. this morning through 1 a.m. Wednesday.
James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said, "Snow will begin to reach the ground later this morning over Southwest Alabama as the column becomes saturated then becoming widespread across the southern counties of the state during the afternoon and evening hour."
Timing for the Townsquare Media Coverage Area
Bibb: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Fayette: not included
Greene: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hale: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. for a large portion of the county, while the far northeastern corner will remain until 4 p.m.
Lamar: not included
Perry: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. for a large portion of the county, while the far southwestern corner will be from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Pickens: the extreme southern portion of the county from 7 a.m. -4 p.m.
Sumter: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuscaloosa: right at I-20 and below is split between 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Walker: not included

Impact Areas for the Townsquare Media Coverage Area
The National Weather Service in Birmingham said, "Travel is expected to become dangerous or impossible within the Winter Storm Warning area. Impacts could reach as far north as the I-20 corridor, especially east of Birmingham.
Townsquare Media Coverage Area Risk Areas
Elevated Area: Difficult travel conditions. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur.
Limited Area: Winter driving conditions. Use caution while driving.
Bibb: The county is split between "Limited Area" and "Elevated Area."
Fayette: Little or No Impact
Greene: Most of the county is in the "Limited Area" and a small southern portion in the "Elevated Area."
Hale: The county is split between "Limited Area" and "Elevated Area."
Lamar: Little or No Impact
Perry: The entire county is in the "Elevated Area."
Pickens: The southern portion of the county is in the "Limited Area."
Sumter: The county is split between "Limited Area" and "Elevated Area."
Tuscaloosa: About the lower half of the county is in the "Limited Area."
Walker: Little or No Impact
More Insight into the Possible Impacts
"Due to very cold ground and infrastructure temperatures, it won't take much in the way of snow accumulations to cause significant travel impacts," said the National Weather Service in Birmingham. "Therefore, a majority of the Winter Weather Advisory area has been issued based on potential impacts, rather than forecast snowfall amounts."
"For now, the winter weather advisory does not include Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Gadsden, or points north. A few snowflakes are certainly possible, but for now the main travel impact is expected to be to the south," said Spann.
Snow Amounts
Winter Storm Warning Area: Snow amounts up to 3 inches.
Winter Weather Advisory Area: Amounts up to 0.5-1 inch.
Spann said there is "a good chance this system will bring the most snow Mobile has experienced since February 1973. Where banding occurs a few spots could see over 4 inches somewhere between Dothan and Mobile; accumulating snow is likely for places like Gulf Shores, Pensacola, and Fort Walton Beach. Panama City Beach could see some snow."
What the Townsquare Media Weather Center is Watching
As James Spann preaches, winter storms in the south can always bring a surprise. We are closely watching what impacts could come in the 1-20 corridor as the winter storm progresses.
Mary K. – Weather Forecaster
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