NWS issues update winter weather forecast
Published 9:51 am Saturday, January 18, 2025
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The National Weather Service in Mobile issued a winter weather update Saturday morning.
WHAT’S NEW: An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for the entire area Sunday night through Monday morning. Confidence continues to increase on the winter weather potential on Tuesday.
IMPACT #1 – Bitter cold
WHAT: An arctic air mass will move into the area Sunday night through the middle of next week. Lows will drop well into the 20s Monday through Wednesday mornings. Lows in the teens cannot be ruled out well inland. Wind chills will drop into the lower teens and potentially the single digits in some locations.
WHEN: Sunday through Wednesday
WHERE: The entire area
CONFIDENCE: High
WHEN: Sunday through Wednesday
WHERE: The entire area
CONFIDENCE: High
IMPACT #2 – Winter Storm Potential
WHAT: The potential for impactful wintry precip accumulations on Tuesday continues to increase. While it’s too early to determine exact accumulation amounts, the chance for at least 1/2″ of snow has increased to 60-70%. The primary precipitation type is expected to be snow, but areas along the coast may see more of a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow as the event tapers off.
Important note: Temperatures will be cold leading up to the wintry precipitation, and it may not take as much accumulation for impacts to occur.
Important note: Temperatures will be cold leading up to the wintry precipitation, and it may not take as much accumulation for impacts to occur.
WHEN: Tuesday into Night
WHERE: Entire area
CONFIDENCE: Medium confidence on winter weather occurring. Low on exact amounts.
WHERE: Entire area
CONFIDENCE: Medium confidence on winter weather occurring. Low on exact amounts.
