Alabama Braces for Widespread Freezing Rain and Deep Freeze This Weekend
TL;DR
A significant winter weather event is forecast for Alabama, especially the northern half, from Friday night through Sunday, with likely freezing rain (and possible sleet or snow), and ice accumulations that could impair power lines and travel. Precipitation begins north of the state by 12 am Saturday and ends late Sunday or Monday. An Arctic air mass then brings subfreezing lows Sunday through Tuesday, with teens in the north and 20s elsewhere; southern areas may see cold rain if temperatures drop, with lingering ice risks.
- Significant Winter Weather Alert for Alabama: Freezing Rain Expected Alabama Emergency Management Agency (.gov)
- Potential Winter Storm Could Bring Ice, Snow to Alabama This Weekend WBMA
- First Alert Weather: Hard freeze overnight Monday into Tuesday WBRC
- Sub-freezing temperatures in Alabama's weather forecast to start the week WVTM
- Dangerous winter storm looking more likely for Alabama: It’s time to prepare AL.com
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