A late winter storm system, that had caused some severe thunderstorms the previous day, ended with a heavy snow event for portions of central Alabama.  The snow began during the early morning hours on March 1, and lasted until the afternoon on the same day, with the most significant accumulations occurring from around 3 am to 3 pm.  The heaviest snow, generally from 3 to 5 inches, was in a swath across the middle of the state, from near Tuscaloosa to Auburn.  Thundersnow was reported in several counties near the Georgia state line.  The vast majority of the snow melted before the sun set that evening, which minimized the total impact of the event.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 02:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around 2 am, and accumulated up to 2 to 4 inches until it ended just before noon.

Heavy Snow in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 04:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around 4 am, and accumulated up to 2 to 3 inches until it ended around 2 pm.

Heavy Snow in MARION, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around midnight, and accumulated to 2 to 3 inches until it ended around 9 am.  Several bridges on future Interstate 22 became snow covered and icy.

Heavy Snow in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around midnight, and accumulated to 2 to 3 inches until it ended around 9 am.

Heavy Snow in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 02:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around 2 am, and accumulated up to 2 to 3 inches until it ended around noon.

Heavy Snow in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 02:30:00 to 01-MAR-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around 230 am, and accumulated up to 2 to 3 inches until it ended around noon.

Heavy Snow in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 03:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around 3 am, and accumulated up to 2 to 3 inches until it ended around 1 pm.

Heavy Snow in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 04:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around 4 am, and accumulated up to 2 to 3 inches until it ended around 230 pm.

Heavy Snow in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 06:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around 4 am, and accumulated up to 3 to 4 inches until it ended around 330 pm.

Heavy Snow in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 03:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around 3 am, and accumulated up to 2 to 3 inches until it ended just after noon.

Heavy Snow in LEE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 06:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around 6 am, and quickly accumulated up to 3 to 5 inches until it ended around 330 pm.

Heavy Snow in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 06:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around 6 am, and accumulated up to 2 to 4 inches in the northern part of the county, until it ended around 330 pm.

Heavy Snow in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around midnight, and accumulated to 2 to 3 inches until it ended around 10 am.

Heavy Snow in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:30:00 to 01-MAR-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began just after midnight, and accumulated up to 3.5 inches until it ended around 11 am.

Heavy Snow in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:30:00 to 01-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began just after midnight, and accumulated up to 3 inches until it ended around 11 am.

Heavy Snow in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 03:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around 3 am, and accumulated up to 2 to 4 inches until it ended around 130 pm.  The heaviest snow was in the southern portion of the county, near Childersburg and Sylacauga.

Heavy Snow in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 03:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around 3 am, and accumulated up to 2 to 4 inches until it ended around 130 pm.

Heavy Snow in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-09 03:00:00 to 01-MAR-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The snow began around 3 am, and accumulated up to 2 to 4 inches until it ended around 2 pm.