A low pressure system developed and intensified in the northern Gulf of Mexico and tracked east-northeast across northern Florida. Although surface air temperatures were in the 40s much of the early morning (nighttime) hours, moderate to heavy snowfall was able to rapidly cool air temperatures to at or just above freezing across northern Alabama. In the higher elevations, temperatures managed to remain near or just below freezing during the entire day. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 2 inches in north central Alabama, with 3 to 6 inches along the Cumberland Plateau and mountains in northeast Alabama, including Sand and Lookout Mountains. Light snow changed to rain in northwest Alabama, including the Shoals, by early afternoon.  All of the snowfall accumulation in valley areas across northwest and north central Alabama melted by early afternoon as temperatures warmed to near 40 degrees, while snow remained on the ground through the morning of the 4th in the higher elevations where temperatures remained near or just below freezing.

Winter Weather in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 02-MAR-10 06:15:00 to 02-MAR-10 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulations of one half to two inches were reported.  The highest amount reported was 2.0 inches in Anderson.

Heavy Snow in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 02-MAR-10 04:00:00 to 02-MAR-10 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches were reported.  Precipitation in valley areas began as rain before switching to snow around 6:00 am CST.  Mountainous areas of eastern Madison County received 2 to 3 inches where the precipitation began as snow around 4:00 am CST.  Also, 2 to 3 inches of snow were reported in northern Madison County including Ardmore.  The highest amount reported was 3.0 inches by the public on Huntsville Mountain, with 2.0 inches reported on Monte Sano by local media. Several accidents occurred in Madison county due to the slick conditions.

Heavy Snow in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 02-MAR-10 00:00:00 to 02-MAR-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall accumulations of up 6 inches were reported.  Valley areas received 1 to 2 inches, while locations on Sand and Lookout Mountains received 3 to 6 inches.  Snowfall began on mountain areas around Midnight and lasted through Noon CST, while beginning as rain in valley locations.   The highest amounts reported included 5.0 inches at Valley Head and Ider, and 6.0 inches in Mentone.  The wintry weather closed Fort Payne City Schools for the day.

Winter Weather in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 02-MAR-10 04:00:00 to 02-MAR-10 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall accumulation of up to 1.5 inch was reported in Moulton. Some accidents occurred due to the slick conditions, including one truck which turned on its side after sliding off the road. Luckily, no occupants of the truck reported any injuries.

Winter Weather in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 02-MAR-10 04:00:00 to 02-MAR-10 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 2 inches were reported.  The highest amount of 2.0 inches was reported 5 miles east of Athens.

Heavy Snow in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 02-MAR-10 03:00:00 to 02-MAR-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall accumulations of up to 6.0 inches was reported in the higher elevations of Jackson County, including the Cumberland Plateau and Sand Mountain.  The highest reported snow amounts include 6.0 inches in Pisgah (broadcast media) and 4.5 inches in Pleasant Groves.   Snow began in the higher elevations around 3:00 am CST and lasted through around Noon CST.  Precipitation began as rain in valley areas, then changed to snow around 6:00 AM CST.  Snowfall accumulations in valley areas were an inch or less. Jackson County schools were closed for the day because of the wintry weather.

Heavy Snow in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 02-MAR-10 00:00:00 to 02-MAR-10 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches were reported, with the higher amounts in the higher elevations of Sand Mountain.  Snowfall began in the higher elevations around Midnight and lasted through 11:00 CST. The precipitation initially began as rain overnight in valley locations, but quickly turned to snow toward daybreak. The highest amount reported was 3.0 inches in Arab, Grant and Albertville.

Heavy Snow in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 02-MAR-10 04:00:00 to 02-MAR-10 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall accumulations of up to 3 inches was reported in mountainous areas of eastern Morgan County.

Heavy Snow in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 02-MAR-10 03:00:00 to 02-MAR-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulation of 2.5 inches was reported in West Point by a COOP observer.  An accumulation of  2.0 inches was reported by the broadcast media in Holly Pond.