By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency
CLANTON, Ala. – Except for a few spots in far northern Alabama and near the I-59 corridor from St. Clair to DeKalb counties, temperatures have risen above 32 degrees, but only by 2-4 degrees in most locations as of 2 p.m. This has slowed the melting process on roadways from the earlier wintry mix.
The bulk of the precipitation is now east of I-65, will end across the northern half of the state by midnight and the southern half by 6 a.m. Saturday. In addition, a few wind gusts from 15-25 mph are possible near and east of I20/59 through 8 p.m.
Total additional wintry accumulations north of I-20 through midnight will generally be 0.5 inch or less of snow and 0.05 inch or less of freezing rain.
Temperatures will drop below freezing near and north of I-20 between 6-9 p.m. this evening and across most areas south of I-20 between midnight-6 a.m. This will refreeze any remaining wintry mix on many roadways, as well as bridges/some roadways with standing water.
This will continue to make travel dangerous through Saturday morning on many roads across the northern half of the state. You should avoid travel if at all possible. For the latest road conditions/hazards, make sure you download the Alabama Department of Transportation App (ALGO Traffic) or go to their website at algotraffic.com
High temperatures Saturday are still forecast to be in the mid 30s north of I-20 and upper 30s to mid 40s south of I-20. There may be areas that remain near 32 degrees north of I-20 through Saturday afternoon.
