Snow expected late Friday night into Saturday

Snow expected late Friday night into Saturday for portions of
Central Alabama.

The pattern is setting up for a possible snow storm in the deep
South, including areas of Chamber County in East Alabama. A developing Gulf low will track eastward along the coast on Saturday. With cold air in place across central Alabama snow looks possible as far south as Roanoke...Clanton and Livingston.

Wintry precipitation...predominately snow...is expected to fall
across portions of central Alabama beginning several hours before
sunrise Friday night lasting into the afternoon hours on Saturday.
accumulations up to two inches are possible. At this time the
highest accumulations are expected to occur along or just south of
the interstate 20 corridor between Tuscaloosa and Mount cheetah.
Surface temperatures are expected to be between 30 and 34 degrees
late Friday night through midday Saturday. With these expected
temperatures snow accumulation will be possible...especially on
elevated and grassy surfaces. Roadways may become slick in
spots...especially bridges overpasses and other elevated roads.
Visibility may become limited as well. Drivers are urged to
exercise caution.

Although there is still some uncertainty in this forecast it looks
probable that some snow will fall across Central Alabama. Stay
advised as we will likely be updating and or revising this watch
as the event develops.

A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice.

The First Alert Weather team will watch this storm closely for potential hazards.

Here is a link to the National Weather Service: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/bmx/