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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Tuesday March 1, 2005
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NOT THINKING OF SPRING: At least today we're not, because it has been one
of the more uncomfortable days that we have had all winter. Snow flurries
occurred during the night and much of today over the northern counties. Even
early this afternoon temperatures were only in the upper 30s from Cullman
northward. Actually, some of the flurries were really snow showers and there
was a dusting in some of the NE counties, especially on the higher
elevations. In Jackson County's Bridgeport, 1/4 inch accumulated and a few
bridges temporarily became snow covered.

In Cullman County, Jason Simpson's father reported a dusting on grassy areas
early this morning. They live in Holly Pond on U.S. 78 east of Cullman. I
dare say that no town in the USA, as small as Holly Pond, has produced as
many meteorologists. It's got to be in those famous Cullman County sweet
potatoes. I have a long addiction to sweet potatoes and I, too, am very
interested in weather.

Other flurries were reported as far south as Springville, Clay and
Trussville, but just a few flakes. It will be clearing tonight and we will
have a widespread freeze by morning. Those biting NW winds that reached up
to 30 mph today will diminish. We will have a balancing act tonight on how
much and how soon the wind diminishes. We are looking for an average low of
25 across Central Alabama. It could be closer to 20 in the colder North
Alabama counties depending on the wind.

See our day-by-day forecast for all of the details. You will note that we
are introducing some scattered light rain or maybe even a few snow flurries
late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. No problem.

THE SNOW PATROL: This last storm system dumped a heavy blanket of snow from
the East Tennessee mountains all the way to New England. Schools were closed
in Johnson County in extreme NE Tennessee today. As much as 3-6 inches was
expected to accumulate on the up-slope areas. There was 14 inches on the
ground on Mt. Mitchell, North Carolina and 10 inches on Mt. LeConte in Smoky
Mountain National Park. Skipping toward the NE we find nearly 9 inches in
Boston, 13 inches at Plymouth, Massachusetts and as much as 8 inches in New
York City.

TUESDAY TIDBITS: In the last 24 hours, the coldest was 29 below zero at
both Embarrass, Minnesota and Point Lay, Alaska...1 to 2 feet of snow is on
the ground in NE Minnesota. A whopping 66 inches covers Valdez, Alaska.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: The number of hugs little Miss Molly gets
every day depends a lot on how much coffee I drink. When I go from my
weather office to the kitchen to get another cup, I have to pass just back
of the couch. Molly spends a lot of her time up on the back of the couch
using it as her "community watch" post. Often if she is not there and hears
me coming she will jump up there and expect me to pause and hug her neck. Of
course I do, how could I say no? Biting cold on our early walk today and a
rare quiet walk. Lots of playtime with her yesterday and last
night...building up points with her again...at this moment her toys are all
over the living area...it is a true obstacle course and I have to step
carefully. I don't mind that at all...she has brought such enjoyment to our
lives.

J. B. Elliott
jbelliott@charter.net

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TONIGHT
Clear with a widespread freeze.
Morning Low 25
WIND: NW 6-12

WEDNESDAY
Clouds increase late. Some scattered light rain late Wednesday night.
Morning Low 25 Afternoon High 52
WIND: NW 5-10

THURSDAY
Some morning light rain possible, maybe even a few snowflakes.
Morning Low 35 Afternoon High 51
WIND: NE 4-7

FRIDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 36 Afternoon High 57
WIND: E 4-6

SATURDAY
Clouds increase. A chance of some light rain later in the day.
Morning Low 39 Afternoon High 60
WIND: W 5-10

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