A surface low in the northern Gulf of Mexico along with an upper level disturbance moving southeastward from the Great Plains contributed to heavy snowfall on Christmas Day in Alabama, resulting in the first White Christmas for much of the area. Precipitation began during the early morning hours in northwest Central Alabama and spread eastward through the day. Many locations saw precipitation begin as rain and change over to snow. In some places, this change over was brief. In others, warm ground conditions caused snowfall to melt on contact, preventing significant accumulation. Snowfall totals ranged from a trace as far south as Troy to 4.00 inches in several locations across north Central Alabama.  In many locations, snowfall up to 1.5 inches accumulated on grassy surfaces, not causing any inconvenience to travel or threat to life or property.

Heavy Snow in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 25-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 25-DEC-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average snowfall accumulation of 1.5 inches occurred across the county with isolated higher amounts, including in the higher elevations of the county where 2.2 inches accumulated on Pine Mountain.

Heavy Snow in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 25-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 25-DEC-10 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average snowfall accumulation of 2.5 inches occurred across the county with isolated amounts of 3.0 inches.

Heavy Snow in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 25-DEC-10 07:30:00 to 25-DEC-10 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average snowfall accumulation of 2.0 inches occurred across the county with isolated amounts of 3.0 inches near Sand Rock.

Heavy Snow in MARION, ALABAMA
From 25-DEC-10 04:00:00 to 25-DEC-10 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall totals averaged 2.5 inches across the county, with isolated totals of 4.0 inches near Hackleburg, in the far northeastern portion of the county.

Heavy Snow in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 25-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 25-DEC-10 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average snowfall accumulation of 1.5 inches occurred across the county with isolated higher amounts, including in the higher elevations of the northern portion of the county where 2.0 inches accumulated.

Heavy Snow in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 25-DEC-10 07:30:00 to 25-DEC-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An average snowfall accumulation of 1.0 inch occurred across the county with isolated amounts of 2.0 inches across northern portions of the county and 4.0 inches near Kentuck Mountain in the far northeastern portion of the county.

Heavy Snow in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 25-DEC-10 09:00:00 to 25-DEC-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average snowfall accumulation of 1.0 inch occurred across the county with isolated amounts of 2.5 inches in the western part of the county.

Heavy Snow in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 25-DEC-10 07:30:00 to 25-DEC-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An average snowfall accumulation of 2.0 inches occurred across the county with isolated amounts of 3.0 inches.  In addition, several roads were closed and numerous accidents occurred due to slick and icy conditions.

Heavy Snow in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 25-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 25-DEC-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An average snowfall accumulation of 2.5 inches occurred across the county with isolated amounts of 4.0 inches near Muscadine and on Mount Cheaha.  In addition, several roads were closed and numerous accidents occurred due to slick and icy conditions.

Heavy Snow in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 25-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 25-DEC-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An average snowfall accumulation of 2.0 inches occurred across the county with isolated amounts of 4.0 inches near Mount Cheaha across northern portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-DEC-10 04:00:00 to 25-DEC-10 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totals averaged 2.0 inches across the county, with a maximum total of 3.0 inches in Haleyville.

Heavy Snow in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 25-DEC-10 04:30:00 to 25-DEC-10 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals ranged from 1.0 inch in the southeastern portion of Lamar county to 2.5 inches in northern portions of the county.