SUNNY BUT COLD: Temperatures are mostly in the 32-38 degree range across Alabama this afternoon with a cloudless sky. Tonight won’t be as cold as last night, but most places will drop into the teens again.
We expect a high in the 40s tomorrow afternoon as the Deep South begins to dig out of the deep freeze. The weather stays dry through Saturday, and some spots will see low 50s by Saturday over the southern half of the state.
A disturbance will push rain into the northern half of Alabama Sunday afternoon; we will mention a chance of some rain statewide Sunday night into Monday. Rain amounts won’t be especially heavy… mostly under 1/2 inch.
REST OF NEXT WEEK: The weather looks dry through mid-week with highs in the 58-63 degree range. Clouds will increase late in the week, and global models suggest rain returning by Friday or Saturday (Jan 31/Feb 1). No sign of any snow or ice issues for Alabama through the first week of February… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
SNOW TOTALS: Here are some snow totals across Alabama from yesterday’s historic Gulf Coast winter storm…
Milton (FL) 9.8″
Turkey Branch (Baldwin County) 9.5″
Pace (FL) 9.0″
Silverhill 8.5″
Baker (FL) 8.5″
Flomaton 8.0″
Foley 8.0″
Mobile 7.5″
Pensacola 7.5″
Grand Bay 7.5″
Orange Beach 6.5″
Dothan 6.0″
Columbia 6.0″
Bay Minette 4.0″
Uriah 4.0″
ON THIS DATE IN 1904: An unusual estimated F4 tornado leveled the northern part of Moundville (Hale County), just after midnight, killing 37 people. The tornado reportedly had a phosphorescent glow. An engineer on a northbound Great Southern train saw the destruction right after it occurred and backed his train 12 miles in reverse to the town of Akron, where he sent a telegram for help.
Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
