WAFF Weather

Light Snow Possible Overnight, Cold Next Week

A winter weather advisory for up to 1” of snow is in effect for southern middle TN and Jackson/DeKalb Counties in northeastern AL.

Scattered rain showers will move through the Valley this evening. Temperatures will be in the lower 40s dropping into the upper 30s. Sleet and light snow will mix with the rain across southern and middle TN, but in north AL we’re looking at mostly rain through 10p.

Overnight, that mix should push southward with light snow across middle TN. Due to warm ground temps and the actual air temp being above freezing, any accumulation should be minimal.

The best odds of seeing 0.5-1” of snow would be across middle TN and in the higher elevations of northeastern AL. For the HSV Metro area and the Shoals, we’re only looking at a dusting on grassy/elevated surfaces if that. Any rain/snow will be shifting out of the Valley by 3-6 a.m. and skies will clear over the course of Sunday morning.

Lows should dip below freezing in TN, so a few roads may be slick early. As the sun comes back out Sunday, temperatures will warm into the lower 50s melting any snow.

Our next weather maker brings more clouds to the Valley Monday with scattered rain developing through the day. Highs will top out around 50°, but colder conditions are expected later in the week.

Tuesday will be cloudy and breezy…a few sprinkles or flurries are possible, but nothing significant is expected. A hard killing freeze is still in the forecast Tuesday night into Wednesday morning with lows in the mid 20s.

Skies will be mostly sunny Wednesday, but we’re staying chilly with highs limited to the mid 40s. You can expect another cold night into Thursday morning, but we’ll start warming up for the end of the work week. Highs will be closer to 60° Fri/Sat, but that warmer weather comes with a chance for rain.

-Meteorologist David Ernst

Light Snow Today, then Bitter Cold Weekend

Winter Weather Advisory Today. It is a First Alert Weather Day as light snow is expected with possible travel impacts for North Alabama and Middle Tennessee. Accumulations will be light with some areas only seeing a dusting while others could pick up as much as 2” of snow.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for North Alabama and parts of Middle Tennessee. A band of light snow will be tracking from west to east this morning with as much as 1-2" of snow possible by the end of the day. This snow should be steadiest north of Hwy 72 with flurries to a dusting south of the TN River.

The morning snow should let up around the lunch hour, but additional snowfall is possible by late afternoon.

This snow could last through the evening. Temperatures will be in middle/upper 20s with snow falling so untreated bridges and overpasses could become slick within an hour after the snow begins to fall.

Temperatures will remain in the 20s all day and roads could become hazardous in many areas by late morning and into the early afternoon hours. Any snow should wrap up by early Saturday morning, and skies will be clearing.

Travel conditions should improve by late Saturday morning with sunshine, although highs will likely stay below freezing. A north wind of 5-15 mph can be expected by Saturday morning. That will create dangerous wind chills in the single digits.

Shaded roads could remain slick until Sunday afternoon. Keep in mind this is a developing situation and there will be a fine line between areas that get around 1” of snow and those that only see flurries. The most likely areas for a 2" snowfall will be over the higher elevations of Jackson, Marshall and DeKalb Counties in NE Alabama. The lowest totals should be south of the TN River in NW AL. If you are traveling south towards Birmingham or east into north Georgia expect hazardous travel conditions late Friday afternoon due to a mix of snow and sleet. Travel conditions over Georgia may not improve until Sunday.

We’ll be warmer next week with highs back into the 60s by Wednesday.

Stay tuned for the latest information regarding this developing winter storm. More details will be available throughout the day on the WAFF 48 First Alert Weather App.

-Meteorologist David Ernst

First Alert Weather Day Friday (winter weather)

Winter Weather Advisory Friday.  First Alert Weather Day Friday for the potential for 1-2" of snow and possible travel impacts for North Alabama and Middle Tennessee.

A winter weather advisory will go into effect Friday for North Alabama and parts of Middle Tennessee.  Snow could begin falling just after sunrise with 1-2" of snow possible by the end of the day.  Temperatures will be in middle 20s with snow falling so untreated bridges and overpasses could become slick within an hour after the snow begins to fall.  Temperatures will remain in the 20s all day and roads could become hazardous in many areas by late morning and into the early afternoon hours.  Travel conditions should improve by late Saturday morning with sunshine.  

Keep in mind this is still a developing situation and there could be a fine line between areas that get snow and areas that only see flurries.  The most likely areas for a 2" snowfall will be over the higher elevations of Jackson, Marshall and DeKalb counties in NE Alabama.  If you are traveling south towards Birmingham or east into north Georgia expect hazardous travel conditions late Friday afternoon due to a mix of snow and sleet.  Travel conditions over Georgia may not improve until Sunday.  

Have a great night and stay tuned for the latest information regarding this developing winter storm.   More details will be available on the WAFF 48 First Alert Weather App.

Brad Travis
Chief Meteorologist
WAFF 48 First Alert Weather

Still Tracking the Potential for Light Snow

Temperatures will stay in the low/mid 40s this afternoon, and a north wind around 10 mph will make it feel like it’s in the 30s all day. We’ll continue with a mix of sun and clouds for the rest of the day.

The wind should let up tonight, and lows will fall into the upper 20s. Any clearing will be temporary as clouds fill back in for Thursday. An arctic cold front will approach the Valley late, but highs should still be in the mid 40s. A few snow flurries are possible Thursday night as the front moves through.

No accumulation is expected, and lows should be in the mid 20s.  The forecast gets a bit more complex from here. A series of upper disturbances move overhead while the arctic air is in place. This will set the stage for light snow to begin as early as Friday morning and continue into the afternoon.

At this point, any accumulation looks to be minor…less than 1”. However, temperatures Friday afternoon will likely stay near freezing…so travel issues could develop. A slight chance for light snow remains into the night as temperatures drop into the lower 20s.

Slick roads are possible Saturday morning for those that see snow. Temperatures should push into the mid 30s for highs as skies begin to clear Saturday afternoon. With a clear sky overnight, expect temperatures to drop quickly. Lows should bottom out in the teens for Sunday morning. Look for mostly sunny skies Sunday with highs near 40°. We continue to get milder into the new work week with Monday’s high in the mid 40s. We’ll be back into the 50s on Tuesday.

We will continue to monitor the development of this potential winter weather event. There still remains a fair amount of uncertainty, which is why we’re only going with a 30% chance for light snow Friday. Continue checking back for more updates.

-Meteorologist David Ernst

Cold with more snow showers tonight.

Winter Weather Advisory for our Tennessee counties along with Marshall, Jackson and DeKalb counties in North Alabama.  Additional accumulations of ½” are possible in these areas through Midnight tonight.  Isolated slick spots will continue so use caution when traveling.  Patches of ice remain possible through the morning commute.


Scattered snow showers will continue to develop an track to the southeast into the overnight hours.  Light accumulations will remain possible with the heavier showers.  The snow shower activity will taper off around 7am Wednesday.  Be prepared of a few slick spots overnight tonight and early Wednesday morning. Morning lows will be around 20.




Sunshine will return Wednesday afternoon with highs in the upper 30s.  The rest of the week will be dry but colder than normal.  Morning lows will be in the 20s with afternoon highs in the 40s for Thursday and Friday.


Another shot of Arctic air will arrive Saturday.  Afternoon highs will return to the 30s for the weekend.  We are watching Sunday night into Monday closely for the possibility of a wintry mix that could impact travel for the Monday morning commute.  Keep checking back for updates on this potential.

Have a great night and stay warm.

Brad Travis
Chief Meteorologist
WAFF 48 First Alert Weather

Scattered Snow Showers Today. Bitter Cold WED AM.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Jackson and DeKalb Counties in Alabama and for Lincoln, Moore and Franklin Counties in Tennessee until 6pm today. While anyone in the Valley could see a snow shower today, those in the advisory have the greatest chance of seeing closer to 1” of snow accumulation.

Skies will stay cloudy today and scattered light snow showers will be ongoing. At times, bursts of heavier snow are possible. Accumulation will stay on the low side, with most areas seeing just a dusting to ½ inch on grassy and elevated surfaces. Winds will be strong through the day…out of the northwest around 15 mph. Isolated icy patches are possible, especially when the steadier snow is coming down and on secondary roads. Highs will barely get above freezing today, only warming into the mid 30s.

The strong wind will make it feel like it’s in the 20s all day. Any light snow should taper off this evening with skies remaining mostly cloudy overnight. Although we’re not expecting major travel issues, any problems this evening will still be around Wednesday morning.

Lows should fall to near 20° to begin Wednesday, and a north wind of 5-15 mph could produce wind chills as lows as the single digits. Despite the dangerous cold in the morning, we should be slightly warmer for the afternoon with mostly sunny skies. Highs will rebound into the upper 30s, but temps will drop back into the lower 20s overnight.

We’ll stay dry to start the weekend, but another round of cold can be expected. Highs will make it into the 40s for Thu/Fri…but will be back in the 30s over the weekend. We are watching the possibility of a wintry mix Sunday night into Monday. Be sure to check back for the latest on that.

-Meteorologist David Ernst

Snow Mixing with Rain this Afternoon

Skies will be mostly sunny for a few hours this morning with temperatures holding near 40.  Although you may see some sunshine right off the bat, it won’t last into the afternoon as an arctic cold front approaches. Scattered rain showers develop this afternoon with highs into the mid 40s. Snow could mix with the rain given how cold the air is aloft, but nothing would stick with temperatures well above freezing. It will be a breezy afternoon with sustained winds from the west at 10-15 mph and gusts to 25 mph.

Temperatures drop tonight, and lows should bottom out in the mid 20s. Snow flurries or even a brief snow shower are possible overnight, and isolated slick spots are possible Tuesday morning. Flurries or occasional light snow are possible throughout Tuesday along with breezy northwest winds. Many will see trace snow amounts up to a dusting, and that could lead to some travel issues. The best chance of seeing a half-inch to 1” of snow would be across southern Middle TN and the higher elevations northeastern AL.

Temperature stay cold on Tuesday…just making it into the mid 30s for a high. Lows will bottom out near 20° that night.  Clouds clear out into Wednesday and skies should be mostly sunny by the afternoon. Highs will make it closer to 40.

Temperatures continue warming as we finish the work week. Highs should be into the 40s on Thursday. Clouds increase for Friday, and there will be a slight chance for rain. Highs will be in the mid/upper 40s, but cooler weather can be expected over the weekend.

-Meteorologist David Ernst

First Alert Weather Day Friday. Accumulating Snow Possible.

First Alert Weather Day Friday for the potential of around 1" of snow across much of North Alabama and southern Tennessee.

Skies will stay cloudy today and highs should make it into mid 40s.  Our next big weather maker taking shape to our west today. As low pressure strengthens, rain showers will develop across the Valley…mainly during the afternoon. Moderate to heavy rain possible over the course of this evening and tonight. Many will see around 1-2” of rain. Temperatures won’t drop much tonight and will likely stay in the lower 40s.

So we’ll start Friday morning in the 40s, but that’s when our high will occur. Look for falling afternoon temperatures as the low passes to our east. As the cool air arrives, we are expecting rain to transition to snow.  At this time is looks like the rain will change to snow during the early afternoon in the Shoals, 4pm to 6pm in the Huntsville Metro area and 6pm to 8pm in areas of northeast Alabama.

Higher snowfall totals are possible if the low pressure center of the storm tracks farther south of the area. This is a trend we will continue to monitor. Of course if the low tracks a little farther north our totals will be less.

Forecast changes are a part of the process as we narrow in on the best forecast solution. Stay tuned to WAFF for the latest closings, delays and early dismissals. You can also find this information on our News app. Text apps to 4-48-48 for directions on how to download the free app.

Temperatures dip into the upper 20s for lows Saturday morning so any travel problems caused by snow will linger into Saturday. Skies will be mostly cloudy and temperatures will have a tough time making it above freezing…we’re going with a high around 34. We’ll see more sunshine on Sunday. We’ll start the morning in the lower 20s, but highs should recover into the mid/upper 40s. Another rain chance heads into the Valley early in the next work week.

Stay weather alert!

-Meteorologist David Ernst

First Alert Weather Day Friday. Potential for up to 1" of snow.

First Alert Weather Day Friday for the potential for up to 1” of snow across much of North Alabama and southern Tennessee. 

Dense fog will be a problem overnight tonight and will remain possible for the Thursday morning commute.  By late Thursday afternoon a rapidly developing storm system will bring widespread rain to the area.  Thunderstorms will be possible Thursday night into Friday morning but the severe weather threat will remain along the Gulf Coast.   After a round of 1-2” of heavy rain a changeover to snow will begin to take place late Friday morning from west to east across the Tennessee Valley.

At this time is looks like the rain will change to snow Friday between 11am and 1pm in the Shoals, 3pm to 5pm in the Huntsville Metro area and 5pm -7pm in areas of northeast Alabama.  Higher snowfall totals are possible if the low pressure center of the storm tracks farther south of the area.  This is a trend we will continue to monitor.  Of course if the low tracks a little farther north our totals will be less.  Forecast changes are a part of the process as we narrow in on the best forecast solution.   Stay tuned to WAFF for the latest closings, delays and early dismissals.  You can also find this information on our News app.  Text apps to 44848 for directions on how to download the free app.

Temperatures will drop below freezing late Friday afternoon and evening.  There will be a limited time for roads to dry before they freeze.  Any travel problems that develop will continue through Friday night and into Saturday morning.  Highs will barely get above freezing Saturday afternoon but some sunshine will help with road conditions.

The weekend looks dry with highs near 34 Saturday and close to 47 by Sunday.

Stay weather alert!

Brad Travis
Chief Meteorologist
WAFF 48 First Alert Weather

 

Heavy rain and thunderstorms followed by a chance for snow.

Clouds, mist, drizzle and fog will create some driving issues this evening.  Temperatures will be holding in the middle 30s this evening and overnight tonight so we don’t expect any freezing on area roads. 



We are tracking a major storm system that will bring a variety of weather to much of the southeast Thursday through Saturday and we are going to be right in the middle of it.  Strong to severe storms possible along the Gulf Coast, heavy rain and the possibility of accumulating snowfall for the Tennessee Valley.  There will be an area of heavy snow with this storm but the exact location of it will depend on the track of the main surface low of the storm.  Currently it is forecast to track right over North Alabama.  This puts the forecast heavy band of snow just to our northwest from north central Mississippi into central Tennessee.  Keep checking back for changes to the development and track of this storm system.  There are always changes when tracking a developing winter storm.



Right now we are expecting heavy rain to develop all across the area late Thursday afternoon and evening into Friday morning with temperatures in the 40s.  1-2” of rain is likely with some thunderstorms late Thursday night.  Late Friday morning the upper level part of the storm system will move over the area and colder air will begin to change the rain over to snow from west to east.  This will begin in the Shoals between 7-11 am and parts of the Huntsville Metro area as early as the Noon hour.   Areas of northeast Alabama could see snow by 3pm.   1-3” of snow will be possible before the storm begins to lift to the northeast.  The higher totals will likely be over Northwest Alabama.  Keep checking back this still depends on the exact track of the storm.  Any travel problems that develop will continue through the night and into Saturday morning.  If roads are a problem Saturday morning they will likely improve by late morning.

The weekend looks dry with highs near 38 Saturday and close to 47 by Sunday.

Stay weather alert!

Brad Travis
Chief Meteorologist
WAFF 48 First Alert Weather