As a low pressure system moved across the northern Gulf of Mexico on Sunday January 9th, moisture pushed northward into Central Alabama, interacting with cold air already in place across the area. The combination of moisture and cold air brought a wintry mix of precipitation to most of Central Alabama, Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Snowfall totals ranged from 4 to 7 inches across far north Central Alabama to 2 to 4 inches across locations from Vernon to Birmingham to Anniston. South of these locations, ice and sleet were the predominant precipitation type with around .50 inch of ice and between 1 to 3 inches of sleet reported across southern portions of the area.
Light wintry precipitation began to spread into the area during the early afternoon hours on January 9. Even though amounts were light, accumulations were increasing travel concerns and the risk for vehicle accidents. As the strong storm system neared the area, several bands of wintry precipitation moved northward across the area, sometimes becoming quite heavy, with estimated precipitations rates over 1 inch an hour. As snow and ice began to accumulate, travel conditions quickly became hazardous. Several reports of thundersnow were also noted.

Winter Storm in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 14:35:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall totals across the county ranged from near one inch to 2.8 inches near Fayette.

Winter Storm in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 16:40:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches.

Ice Storm in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 12:45:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mixture of freezing rain and sleet fell across the county, with average ice accumulations of one half inch and one inch of sleet accumulation in Carrollton. This led to numerous road closures.

Ice Storm in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 13:15:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mixture of freezing rain and sleet fell across the county, with one half inch of ice accumulation across much of the area. One half inch of sleet was also reported.

Ice Storm in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A mixture of freezing rain and sleet fell across the county, with ice accumulations over one quarter inch countywide and sleet accumulations of one half inch reported in Childersburg.

Ice Storm in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 12:05:00 to 10-JAN-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One quarter inch of ice reported coating most surfaces across the county. Also, one inch of sleet accumulation reported near Marion.

Ice Storm in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 11:15:00 to 10-JAN-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One quarter inch of ice reported coating most surfaces across the county with isolated locations up to one half inch ice accumulation, including near Eutaw.

Ice Storm in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 13:45:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice accumulations over one quarter inch were reported across the county, resulting in numerous vehicle accidents.

Ice Storm in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 13:05:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice accumulation over one quarter inch were reported across the county, with three tenths inch reported in Centreville. Ice accumulation led to numerous road closures.

Winter Storm in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 14:15:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A mixture of snow and sleet fell across the county, with snow accumulations up to 4 inches across northern portions of the county.

Ice Storm in HALE, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 11:30:00 to 10-JAN-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One quarter inch of ice reported coating most surfaces across the county. Nine people were indirectly injured in a three car accident due to heavy icing on Highway 69 just north of Greensboro.

Ice Storm in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 13:05:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mixture of freezing rain, snow and sleet fell across the county. Ice began accumulating on sidewalks and elevated roadways shortly after precipitation began to fall, leading to numerous accidents and road closures. One fatality (indirect) was reported as a result of a nine car pileup on Interstate 59 near Coaling. Over one half inch of ice accumulation was reported throughout most of the county.

Ice Storm in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 13:15:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain fell across the county, with one half inch of ice accumulation on power lines and other elevated surfaces.

Ice Storm in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 12:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

One quarter inch of ice reported across most of the county.

Ice Storm in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 13:50:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice accumulations over one quarter inch were reported countywide, with accumulations near one half inch in Alexander City and Tallassee.

Ice Storm in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 14:45:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice accumulations of one quarter inch were reported in Lafayette.

Ice Storm in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 20:10:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice accumulations of one quarter inch reported across the county. Several large trees limbs were downed due to ice accumulation.

Ice Storm in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 20:30:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice accumulations ranged from one quarter inch to 0.4 inches across the county.

Ice Storm in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 19:50:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice accumulations of one quarter inch were reported.

Ice Storm in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 19:50:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One half inch of ice accumulation was reported on elevated surfaces. Several trees and power lines were down due to ice.

Winter Storm in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 15:20:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In the higher elevations in the northeastern portion of the county, up to 2.5 inches of snow fell. In addition, ice accumulations of three quarters inch was reported from locations in the southern portion of the county.

Ice Storm in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 13:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roadways and bridges were closed throughout the county due to ice accumulations.

Ice Storm in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 13:45:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A mixture of snow, freezing rain and sleet fell across the county. Over one inch of snow was reported across northeastern portions of the county, with 2.20 inches of sleet reported in Maylene. In addition, one half inch of ice covering all exposed surfaces was observed at the NWS office.

Ice Storm in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 15:35:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice accumulations over one quarter inch resulted in all roads within the county to be closed.

Ice Storm in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 11:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One quarter inch of ice covering most surfaces across the county. Several traffic accidents were due to icy road conditions.

Winter Storm in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 16:40:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulations across the county ranged from near 2 inches in the south to 4.3 inches in the north.

Ice Storm in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 19:55:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain and sleet resulted in over one quarter inch ice accumulation on area roadways. In a few locations, near one half inch of ice accumulation was reported. Sleet accumulations up to 3 inches were also reported. Ice accumulations resulted in numerous accidents across the county. One vehicle accident resulted in one fatality (indirect) near Lowndesboro.

Winter Storm in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 15:10:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A mixture of snow and freezing rain fell across the county, with snow accumulating on top of a layer of ice. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 4.5 inches.

Winter Storm in MARION, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 15:05:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 inches in the southeastern portion of the county to 6 inches in the northwestern portion of the county.

Winter Storm in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 15:10:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall accumulations ranged from 6 to 7 inches across the county.

Ice Storm in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 20:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice accumulations over one quarter inch accumulated on elevated roadways and bridges.

Ice Storm in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 12:45:00 to 10-JAN-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One quarter inch of ice reported coating most surfaces across eastern portions of the county, including the city of Plantersville.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 14:50:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain fell, resulting in ice accumulations over one quarter inch across eastern portions of the county. Snow accumulations of 1 to 4.5 inches were reported across the county, at times occurring on top of a layer of ice. All interstates through the county were impassable during the early morning hours on the 10th.

Winter Storm in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 15:50:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 3.5 to 6 inches, reported in Blount Springs.

Winter Storm in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 15:50:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 2 to 4 inches, which was reported in Moody.

Winter Storm in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 16:15:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 7 inches, which was measured near Noccalula Falls.

Winter Storm in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 16:40:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snow accumulations ranged from near 2 to 6.5 inches, which was reported near Centre.

Ice Storm in MACON, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 20:20:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Freezing rain and sleet resulted in ice accumulations of one quarter inch.

Ice Storm in LEE, ALABAMA
From 09-JAN-11 14:30:00 to 10-JAN-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain resulted in ice accumulations of one quarter inch in Auburn.