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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Tuesday February 9, 2010
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UAB vs. Marshall
Saturday - February 13 - 7:00 p.m. - Bartow Arena
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...Cold and Wet; A Few Afternoon Flurries...

BLUSTERY DAY: Another day that is best spend inside by a warm fire reading a book, or taking a nap. I know that sure doesn't work for me, and probably won't work for most of you, but a nice idea anyway. A cold rain will fall this morning as you drive into work with temperatures in the low 40s. Rain totals of 1/2 to 1 inch are likely before the rain tapers off late this morning.

AN ICY WIND: Northwest winds will increase this afternoon, gusting as high as 25 mph, bringing in much colder air. Temperatures will fall into the 30s this afternoon, and there could be enough lingering moisture for a few snow flurries across the northern half of the state. All of the precipitation will end by late afternoon, and we will forecast gradual clearing tonight with lows down in the mid 20s by daybreak tomorrow. Tomorrow and Thursday will be cold and dry with highs in the 40 to 45 degree range.

POTENTIAL WINTER STORM FRIDAY: The next system in the southern branch of the jet stream will impact Alabama on Friday, and with a very cold airmass in place, the stage is set for potential winter storm conditions across the Deep South. It is too early to be specific; we really need to get today's weather system out of here before we get deal with accumulation possibilities, but computer model data suggests several inches of snow could fall over parts of Alabama, with the best moisture axis actually showing up south of Birmingham. Seems like the "sweet spot" could very well be somewhere between I-20 and U.S. 84. This system does have the potential for some travel difficulties, but again it doesn't make too much sense trying to get into deep detail at this early stage of the game. Keep an eye on our forecasts in coming days; it promises to be pretty interesting.

WEEKEND PEEK: For now we are talking cold and dry weather for Alabama on Saturday and Sunday, with highs around 40 on Saturday, with low to mid 40s Sunday. We will be in the 20s early Saturday and Sunday morning.

SURPRISE SNOW: Our friends up in extreme North Alabama woke up to a surprise snow event yesterday morning; parts of Laudendale and Colbert Counties had three inches of snow on the ground at one point, with snow accumulation as far east as Huntsville and Scottsboro. A number of accidents were reported in the Muscle Shoals area, and some school systems closed for the day. Road conditions improved by midday as temperatures eased into the upper 30s.

STORM ALERT 2010 IS COMING TO WALKER COUNTY THURSDAY: Our annual severe weather rolls along; our next stop will be on this Thursday (February 11) at Bevill State Community College in Sumiton. You can meet the ABC 33/40 Weather team, see some amazing Alabama weather stories, learn how to keep your family safe this tornado season, and win some cool stuff. The show begins at 7:00; be sure and get there early to get a good seat!

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
A cold rain during the morning. Windy and colder during the afternoon with falling temperatures and a chance of snow flurries.
Afternoon High 45
WIND: NW 12-25

WEDNESDAY
Partly to mostly sunny and cold.
Morning Low 24 Afternoon High 42
WIND: N 7-14

THURSDAY
Increasing clouds.
Morning Low 23 Afternoon High 44
WIND: NE 7-14

FRIDAY
Cold with a chance of snow. Some accumulating snow possible.
Morning Low 29 Afternoon High 35
WIND: E 10-15

SATURDAY
Clearing and cold.
Morning Low 25 Afternoon High 42
WIND: N 7-14

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