BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A First Alert Weather Day will begin on Friday during the early morning hours due to a threat of winter precipitation and will continue into Saturday.
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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY KEY MESSAGES:
FRIDAY MORNING: Expect high impacts during the morning on Friday, with a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain beginning in the west around 2 a.m. Possible travel trouble spots will develop on elevated surfaces, bridges, and overpasses, especially as heavier precipitation begins. This could lead to rapid accumulations on exposed surfaces and grassy areas.
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Late morning into lunchtime will bring a rain/snow transition line. The freezing line will lift to the north; however, cold air damming to the east may keep temperatures near 32º. While precipitation may change to rain in many areas, parts of East Alabama could experience significant freezing rain accumulations through the afternoon. The rain/snow transition may briefly lift as far north as the Alabama/Tennessee state line, with cold rain further south.
FRIDAY NIGHT: The rain/snow line will start moving south again, bringing another round of wintry mix, snow showers, or flurries across the area before precipitation ends. Most of the precipitation will exit the area by 11 p.m., with only a few lingering flurries. Plan for patchy black ice on Saturday morning, with lows in the 20s. Temperatures will improve Saturday, with highs reaching the mid to upper 30s.
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IN OTHER NEWS: Expect lows in the teens/20s and wind chill in the teens tonight, with highs in the 40s tomorrow. If you have plans for tomorrow evening, the weather should be fine. The main wintry impacts will begin Friday morning. Beyond this system, the remainder of the weekend will be cold and dry.
Long-range data shows freezing temperatures in the mornings, and another cold blast may occur around January 16-17. Additionally, there are signals for a possible winter weather system around January 19-20. We are closely monitoring these long-range developments.
It’s good to always have a plan for winter weather, just in case the forecast changes. We will keep you well informed with frequent updates on WBRC and the WBRC First Alert Weather app. You can download it for free on Android and Apple devices for the latest weather information.
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