Another Arctic Blast Targets Alabama, Bringing Snow Flurries and a Bitter Weekend Chill

FRIDAY FRONT: Another Arctic front will roll through Alabama this afternoon and tonight; ahead of the front temperatures will warm into the 50s over the southern 2/3 of the state, but the northern third of the state will likely hold in the 30s behind the front with an icy north wind.

As the cold air rushes into the state, a few snow flurries or snow showers are likely over the northern 2/3 of the state tonight and tomorrow morning. While many places won’t see a single snow flake, there could be a few heavier snow showers that bring some light accumulation to scattered places along with icy spots on roads.

But the main impact from snow will be east of Alabama, where winter warnings are in effect for eastern Georgia, the Carolinas, and southern Virginia. The Great Smoky mountains will also see some impactful snow as a surface low moves northeast just off the Atlantic coast.

WEEKEND CHILL: Highs will be in the 20s and 30s across Alabama tomorrow; even South Alabama communities will have a hard time getting above freezing. Sunday morning we expect lows in the teens deep into the southern part of the state with a clear sky and light wind. The day Sunday will feature a sunny sky with highs in the 30s and 40s.

NEXT WEEK: Monday and Tuesday will be dry with a warming trend. Rain returns to the state Wednesday ahead of a cold front, then cooler, drier air returns Thursday and Friday.