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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Friday January 1, 2010
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...Hello 2010...

Cold is the weather word as we head into 2010. The global models indicate that the cold spell may last until the middle of the month! Certainly, it looks like the next seven days will be very cold in Alabama. It is not going to be Earth shattering cold like we experienced in years like 1977, 1982, 1983, 1985 or 1989. Nor as cold as it was during major past cold waves, like 1940. But it will be a protracted cold spell, the likes of which we have not seen very many times in the past 100 years. In fact, if yesterday's afternoon run of the GFS is right, we might not see 40F again after today until January 13th! The extended period of near and below freezing temperatures could cause problems for vulnerable people, pets and property. Begin preparing now.

COLD AIR ARRIVING: Rain moved across parts of the area overnight and into the early morning hours. A few snow flurries are possible early this morning across the area as cold air begins mixing with the back edge of the precipitation. There won't be any problems. Skies will clear from west to east during the day. Temperatures will warm into the lower 40s The mercury will start plummeting by mid-afternoon, and won't stop until it reaches 23F on average tomorrow morning. That could be the warmest low over the next five nights. Bundle up as you head to the Papajohns.com Bowl at Legion Field Saturday afternoon. Temperatures will be in the upper 30s. The good news is that it will be dry for the short term.

MIDWEEK WINTRY PRECIP? We don't like to forecast these wintry systems until we see the whites of their eyes, but the next system will bear watching. There are indications that a surface low will track along the Gulf Coast at midweek. It should be south of New Orleans Thursday morning. This could mean wintry precipitation for Central Alabama Thursday. It could be snow, or freezing rain changing to snow, or a wintry mix. We will be watching intently. No other winter storms on the horizon right now in the next 2 weeks.

GOING BOWLING: The Auburn Tigers are in Tampa to take on Northwestern this morning at 10 a.m. CST in the Outback Bowl. An approaching low pressure system and front means showers, especially during the first half. A gusty northerly wind will kick in during the second half. Temperatures will be in the 60s. The rest of the weekend will be dry and cooler in Tampa. 'Bama fans are going to find very agreeable weather in Southern California for the entire week leading up to the BCS National Championship Game. Clear skies through the period, with highs between 68-72. Lows 48-51. That wouldn't be a bad standing weather order.

WEATHERBRAINS: Our guest on January 5th will be Hannah Bayman, a Weather Presenter for the BBC. Other upcoming guests include author David Laskin on the 11th, winter driving expert Dan Robinson on the 18th and legendary radar expert Les Lemon on January 25th. Follow the show on Twitter @weatherbrains.

ON THIS DATE IN 1979: Conditions in Dallas were miserable for the Cotton Bowl as Notre Dame lined up to play Houston. Notre Dame was down 34-12 but had the wind at their back as Quarterback Joe Montana led the Irish to one of the greatest comeback wins in college football history. Follow my daily weather history tweets on Twitter. I am @wxhistorian.

Bill Murray
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TODAY
A little rain/snow mix early, then clearing, windy and cold.
Afternoon High 42
WIND: NW 10-20

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny, breezy and cold.
Morning Low 23 Afternoon High 39
WIND: NW 8-16

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy and cold. .
Morning Low 23 Afternoon High 39
WIND: N 7-14

MONDAY
Sunny, but very cold.
Morning Low 17 Afternoon High 36
WIND: NW 7-14

TUESDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 15 Afternoon High 35
WIND: NW 5-10

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