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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Sunday February 1, 2009
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...Welcome To February!...

Average temperatures in February are not much different from the rest
of the winter in Birmingham. In fact, there is not much range in
temperature between mid-December and mid-February. Temperatures are
the start of the second month in the Magic City begin with highs
around 55F. Lows at the beginning of the month average around 33F.
By the end of the month, highs will be averaging around 62F and lows
around 39F. One interesting note: the long term average low for
February 29th is 33F. It is just one fourth of the sample size since
it only occurs every four years. We have seen temperatures as high
as 81F in the month, and lows as cold as -6F. We usually get 4.21
inches of rain in the month, although 15.80 inches fell in 1980. It
usually rains on 10.2 days in the month and storms on 2.3 days. It is
the second cloudiest month, but the third least sunny. Go figure.

FOR YOUR SUNDAY: Today will start off clear and chilly, with
temperatures in the 30s. Clouds will gradually increase during the
day as we get ready for our next weather system. That system is an
upper trough over the northern Plains that will be shifting
southeastward. All week, we have been basing the forecast on the
idea that a surface low will form in the northern Gulf. While that
low is still expected to happen, it appears that it will be further
south and much weaker than the models had depicted over the past
several days.

SNOW CHANCES SLIPPING AWAY: The forecast had been based on judging
whether the incoming cold air and moisture would overlap to produce
some snow across North and Central Alabama. For now, it appears that
the main player in our forecast will be the cold front, at the leading
edge of the colder air bring driven by the approaching trough. Rain
should move into Alabama after midnight tonight as temperatures drop
into the low 40s. It will spread eastward across the state. As the
colder air spreads into the state from the northwest. Areas along
US-278 and points north could see some snow accumulation during the
late morning. Road conditions will have to be monitored. As the
colder air pushes further south, the moisture will be exiting stage
right. There may be a brief changeover to snow by late afternoon in
the Vernon to Birmingham to Anniston areas. There could be a light
dusting on grassy surfaces and roofs, but roads should stay clear.

TUESDAY AND BEYOND: Tuesday will be a blustery and colder day. A
significant disturbance will swing through on Tuesday, and could
produce some snow showers. Any areas that see a little heavier
precipitation could get a dusting, but significant problems are not
anticipated. Wednesday will be another cold and windy day, with
temperatures barely getting out of the 30s in most spots. Things will
start to moderate by Thursday. The forecast is a little uncertain for
the weekend, but it could be wet.

ON THIS DATE IN 1899: The U.S. Weather Bureau hurricane forecasting
center was moved from Kingston Jamaica to Havana Cuba, Observation
stations had been established in 1898 throughout the central and
eastern Caribbean by President McKinley, who reportedly feared
hurricanes more than the Spanish Navy in the Spanish American War. In
1902, the hurricane forecasting would be transferred to Washington.

Bill Murray
bill.murray@theweathercompany.com

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TODAY
A sunny start. Slowly increasing clouds. Rain begins after midnight.
Afternoon High 61
WIND: S 7-14

MONDAY
A cold rain with slowly falling temperatures. Possible changeover to
snow late afternoon and evening.
Morning Low 36 Afternoon High 42
WIND: N 9-18

TUESDAY
Windy and colder. A chance of snow showers during the afternoon and
early evening.
Morning Low 30 Afternoon High 42
WIND: NW 10-20

WEDNESDAY
Blustery and cold.
Morning Low 24 Afternoon High 40
WIND: NW 7-14

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny and more seasonable after a hard freeze.
Morning Low 22 Afternoon High 52
WIND: SW 6-12

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