A quick peek at the new 12Z model output really suggests no change in our forecast thinking...
I think much of the day tomorrow will feature a cold rain for Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Anniston with mid 30s.
Freezing rain and sleet an issue north of a line from Sulligent to Jasper to Blount Springs to Jacksonville during the day. From reading J.B.'s post below that is pretty close to the NWS idea, I just disagree on the eastern side of the state.
Bridge icing will be the main problem.
Tomorrow night the freezing line drops to I-20, and some light bridge icing will be possible in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Anniston.
Both the NAM and the GFS are hinting at about 1/2 inch of rain. This could lead to ice accumulation of 1/4 to 1/2 inch on exposed objects where temperatures are below 32. Roads will be wet due to the warm ground; the bridges will be the problem.
I will have a full post a little later along with a video update.....
I think much of the day tomorrow will feature a cold rain for Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Anniston with mid 30s.
Freezing rain and sleet an issue north of a line from Sulligent to Jasper to Blount Springs to Jacksonville during the day. From reading J.B.'s post below that is pretty close to the NWS idea, I just disagree on the eastern side of the state.
Bridge icing will be the main problem.
Tomorrow night the freezing line drops to I-20, and some light bridge icing will be possible in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Anniston.
Both the NAM and the GFS are hinting at about 1/2 inch of rain. This could lead to ice accumulation of 1/4 to 1/2 inch on exposed objects where temperatures are below 32. Roads will be wet due to the warm ground; the bridges will be the problem.
I will have a full post a little later along with a video update.....
on February 17, 2006, 11:14 am
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