After midnight on the 6th into the day on the 7th, a low pressure system which had developed in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico brought snowfall to northern Alabama.   Most locations received around one half of an inch.  However, isolated locations received around 1 inch of snowfall.
Refreezing of the melted snowfall produced slick conditions on the morning of the 8th.  Icing was widespread across Marshall and DeKalb Counties. Emergency management officials discouraged travel in both counties.  Numerous car accidents were reported across northern Alabama.

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 07-JAN-10 05:50:00 to 07-JAN-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to one inch of snowfall was reported at Gravel Hill. Slick conditions continued into the morning hours on the 8th due to re-freezing of melted snow.
One woman was hospitalized after her vehicle slid into a tree.

Winter Weather in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 07-JAN-10 05:50:00 to 07-JAN-10 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

The highest observed snowfall reported was 0.8 inches along the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Melted snowfall re-froze during the morning hours of the 8th producing slick conditions on area roadways.

Winter Weather in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 07-JAN-10 06:30:00 to 07-JAN-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

The highest snowfall amount of 1.1 inches was reported in Hampton Cove.
Slick road conditions developed during the morning of the 8th due to re-freezing of melted snow.
Several roads were closed for periods of time during this event.  Some roads that were closed included:  Cecil Ashburn Drive, Highway 72 over Chapman Mountain, and Clinton Avenue from 4th to Brahan.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 07-JAN-10 07:30:00 to 07-JAN-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to one inch of snowfall was reported, particularly in the eastern and southeastern portions of the county.  Slick conditions worsened during the morning of the 8th as melted snow refroze on roadways and elevated surfaces. The highest observed snowfall amount of 1.0 inches was reported in Larkinsville.

Winter Weather in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to one half of an inch of snowfall was reported.  Slick conditions worsened during the morning of the 8th due to re-freezing of melted snow.
Tragically, one person was killed in a automobile wreck caused by the slick conditions.

Winter Weather in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 07-JAN-10 05:50:00 to 07-JAN-10 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to one half inch of snowfall was reported in Colbert county. This caused slick conditions on the 7th, which became worse as refreezing  of melted snowfall on the morning of the 8th. The highest observed amount was reported in Muscle Shoals.

Winter Weather in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 07-JAN-10 05:30:00 to 07-JAN-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to one half of an inch of snowfall fell in Cullman County.  Refreezing of melted snowfall created slick conditions on the 8th causing at least one accident. This accident turned tragic when a 19 year old lost his life after his vehicle crossed the center line and ran head on into a truck. The highest observed snowfall amount was 0.5 inches in West Point.

Winter Weather in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 07-JAN-10 06:30:00 to 07-JAN-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The highest observed snowfall total was 0.6 inches in Priceville.
Re-freezing of melting snow caused slick conditions to continue through much of the 8th.

Winter Weather in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 07-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

The highest observed snowfall total of 0.5 inches was reported in Athens.  Refreezing of melted snowfall caused slick conditions during the morning hours of the 8th.

Winter Weather in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 07-JAN-10 07:30:00 to 07-JAN-10 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around 1 inch of snowfall fell across southern and eastern portions of DeKalb county. Elsewhere, a trace to one half of an inch of snowfall occurred.  This caused slick conditions to develop on roads and overpasses across the county.  Conditions worsened during the morning of the 8th as melted snow refroze.  The highest snowfall amount of 1.3 inches was observed in Valley Head.