From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE –If one thing is certain about predicting snow in Alabama, it’s the uncertainty of the science. But indicators of a snowy weekend are strengthening. The National Weather Service in Birmingham is currently calling for a 40 percent chance of the white stuff on Friday night and Saturday.
According to James Spann of AlabamaWX.com, elements are falling into place for a “high impact” event. Still, it’s probably a bit early to raid the milk and bread aisles at the grocery store.
“We all know we have a limited skill set in dealing with wintry precipitation in Alabama, especially four days in advance,” Spann said in his daily weather post on Tuesday. “So there is no way to be extremely specific now, but with all global models on board, we can’t ignore the potential.”
Arctic air will pour into Alabama on Friday while a low pressure system forms in the gulf bringing plenty of moisture to the equation.
“There is a decent chance of accumulating snow or sleet somewhere over the northern half of Alabama Friday afternoon, Friday night, and into early Saturday morning,” Spann said. “However, it is simply too early to forecast accumulation amounts, or exact placement.”
According to AlabamaWX, Spann will draw up his first models of potential accumulation on Wednesday, 48 hours ahead of the potential threat.
“Temperatures should fall well below freezing Friday night, meaning this has potential to be a “high impact” event with travel woes,” Spann said. “This system will also have potential to impact other states across the southern U.S.”
15 Comments
Olivia Brodock
Kathy Brodock
Tara Bradshaw Sellers
Get your bread and milk Thursday
Kathy Brodock
40% Friday night. We will be in sunny California by then
Vicki Atkins Prichard
Deena Johnston Welch
Kenny Aldridge
The first issue with this article comes in the first sentence of the second paragraph. It says according to James Spann? That means if he says snow make sure you have a pair of shorts to wear.
Scott Robin
Kathy Brodock, California!?! Do tell
Sherina Evins
David Johnson
Lol
Lydia Clarkson
Roy Clarkson
Melissa Towe Downing
YAY!!!!!!!!
Heather Peacock
They said the s word everyone panic
Debora Evatt
Is the schools going to let out
Susan Degges
Hoping for a good blizzard!
Chad Burke
Carman Lynn, polish the sleds and raid “Burke Hill”
Chad Burke
Carman Lynn we sure do miss those days. Good times!