Mid-Morning Thoughts On Wedge/Freezing Rain For Saturday Morning

http://wwwt.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/mmb/mmbpll/etapllsup12/ptype72h.html

Don't want to jump overboard on this right now, but we will certainly have to look at raising the possibility of an icy period for east and northeast Alabama late Friday night and early Saturday morning based on this wedge situation.

Forecasting freezing rain with a wedge in place over east Alabama is almost impossible to do a few days in advance ... just too many variables. I have seen some of the most brilliant forecasters brought to their knees. I will admit it sure isn't my strength.

So... if you live in Gasden, Anniston, Roanoke, Heflin, Centre, and Jacksonville, just be aware that a relatively brief period of freezing rain and ice accumulation is not totally out of the question early Saturday. The good news is that the ground is relatively warm, so any icing would be limited to bridges and other exposed objects.

Will have more with the afternoon update and video a little later today...