Alabama snow

Forecasters remain concerned over icy conditions in part of Alabama following snowfall that blanketed parts of the state. Temperatures that warmed in the afternoon could freeze this morning when the mercury was expected to drop.

The Alabama National Guard has been activated for the anticipated wintry weather, which is expected to bring ice and snow to much of the Yellowhammer State. The Guard will be operating Mobility Support Teams across north and central part of the state. That's in addition to assisting the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.

Snowfall is looking more likely for Alabama this week. The National Weather Service said conditions continue to be favorable for the probability of winter precipitation affecting the northern half of the state. This is the prediction for Thursday into Friday.

Forecasters in Alabama say a storm system could bring a wintry precipitation as a multiple day stretch of arctic air blankets the Yellowhammer State. Parts of northern Alabama have a shot at seeing a few snowflakes on Monday, according to the National Weather Service, with more flurry chances across the state later in the week.

The upcoming United States winter looks likely to be a bit low on snow and extreme cold outbreaks, with federal forecasters predicting the North to get warmer than normal and the South wetter and stormier. However, there's disagreement on Alabama's outlook.

Much of the central United States from the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest is bracing for blizzard-like conditions. Alabama is among the southern states watching for tornado warnings from the same massive storm blowing across the country. Farther south, tornadoes, strong winds, hail and flash flooding were expected

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