A low pressure system moving across the northern Gulf of Mexico brought a swath of snow to a large portion of Central Alabama.  The highest snowfall amounts were in the eastern and southern sections of Central Alabama, with 3 to as much as 7 inches of snow reported in these areas.  The snow caused numerous businesses and schools to close, and created hazardous travel across a large portion of the area.

Winter Weather in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A period of snow accumulated to between 1 and 2 inches across Tuscaloosa County, causing hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Weather in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A period of snow accumulated to between 1 and 1.5 inches across Perry County, causing hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Weather in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A period of snow accumulated to around 1 inch across Bibb County, causing hazardous travel conditions.

Heavy Snow in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 05:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

An average of 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across Sumter County, especially in the southern half of the county in the Bellamy, Ward, and Cuba communities. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.

Heavy Snow in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 05:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

An average of 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across Marengo County, especially in the southern half of the county in the Dixons Mill community. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.

Heavy Snow in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 2 to 2.5 inches of snow fell across Dallas County, especially in the southern half of the county in the Southside community, southeast of Selma. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.

Heavy Snow in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the whole of Lowndes County. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.

Heavy Snow in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A several hour period of moderate to heavy snow led to significant accumulations across Pike County.  Snowfall totals averaged between 3 and 5 inches. The highest amount, 7 inches, was reported around Troy.  Many roads, especially bridges and other elevated surfaces, became icy and hazardous.  Most county roads had to be closed for a period of time.

Heavy Snow in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A several hour period of moderate to heavy snow led to significant accumulations across Barbour County.  Snowfall totals averaged around 4 inches. The highest amount, 5 inches, was reported in the Clio community.  Many roads, especially bridges and other elevated surfaces, became icy and hazardous.  Most county roads had to be closed for a period of time.

Heavy Snow in MACON, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A period of moderate to heavy snow led to significant accumulations across Macon County.  Snowfall totals averaged 3 to 4 inches.   Many roads, especially bridges and other elevated surfaces, became icy and hazardous.

Winter Weather in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Although there were isolated reports of up to 2.5 inches of snow on Oak Mountain, average accumulations around the county were generally between 1 and 2 inches. The snow did cause a period of hazardous travel, especially on the interstate and major US highways that pass through the county.

Winter Weather in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 12:30:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Although there were isolated reports of up to 3 inches of snow in the higher elevations along the southern county line, average accumulations around the county were generally between 1 and 2 inches. The snow did cause a period of hazardous travel, which resulted in several accidents.

Winter Weather in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A period of snow accumulated to an average of 1 to 2 inches across Talladega county, causing hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Weather in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 13:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A period of snow accumulated to an average of around 2 inches across St. Clair County, causing hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Weather in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 13:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A period of snow accumulated to an average of 1.5 to 2 inches across Etowah County, causing hazardous travel conditions.

Heavy Snow in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 2 to 2.5 inches of snow fell across the whole of Chambers County. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.

Heavy Snow in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the whole of Tallapoosa County. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.

Winter Weather in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Despite snow falling for several hours, accumulations across Russell County averaged just around 2 inches. The snow did cause hazardous travel conditions for a period of time.

Heavy Snow in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 2 to 3.5 inches of snow fell across Autauga County, especially in the southern half of the county around the city of Prattville. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.

Winter Weather in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A period of snow accumulated to between 1 and 2 inches across Greene County, causing hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Weather in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 13:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A period of snow accumulated to an average of around 2 inches across Calhoun County, causing hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Weather in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of snow accumulated to an average of around 1.5 inches across Clay County, causing hazardous travel conditions.

Heavy Snow in LEE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A period of moderate to heavy snow led to significant accumulations across Lee County.  Snowfall totals averaged 3 to 4 inches.  Many roads, especially bridges and other elevated surfaces, became icy and hazardous.

Heavy Snow in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 2.5 to 3.5 inches of snow fell across the whole of Randolph County. The highest amount, just under 4 inches, was reported in the Rock Stand community. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.

Heavy Snow in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 3 to 4 inches of snow fell across the whole of Cleburne County.  Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.

Heavy Snow in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 13:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An average of 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the whole of Cherokee County.  Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Although there were isolated unconfirmed reports of up to 4 inches of snow in the northeastern part of Jefferson County, average accumulations around the county were generally 2 inches or less. The snow did cause a period of hazardous travel, especially on the multiple interstate highways that pass through the metropolitan area. This caused  Birmingham area police to temporarily block interstate on-ramps around the city.

Heavy Snow in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A period of moderate to heavy snow led to significant accumulations across Bullock County.  Snowfall totals averaged 3 to 4 inches.   Many roads, especially bridges and other elevated surfaces, became icy and hazardous, and several traffic accidents were reported.

Heavy Snow in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An average of 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the whole of Montgomery County. The highest amount, 4 inches, was observed in the Ramer community.  Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.  On AL-110, near the Pike Road community, a vehicle lost control and slid into a pond, killing a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old passenger (both indirect), and injuring (indirect) the mother that was driving.

Winter Weather in HALE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A period of snow accumulated to between 1 and 2 inches across Hale County, causing hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Weather in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A period of snow accumulated to an average of around 2 inches across Coosa County, causing hazardous travel conditions.

Heavy Snow in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 2 to 3.5 inches of snow fell across Elmore County, especially in the southern half of the county around the city of Wetumpka. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.

Winter Weather in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A period of snow accumulated to an average of around 2 inches across Chilton County, causing hazardous travel conditions.