A cold front moved into Central Alabama during the evening hours on Sunday, January 13, and stalled across southeastern portions of the area. Rainfall along this front wet ground conditions and resulted in minor, isolated flooding in urban areas where rainfall was heavy at times. Low level southerly flow across the stalled frontal boundary resulted in repeated rounds of rainfall across much of the area on Monday and Tuesday, January 14-15. Instances of flash flooding led to long term flooding across portions of Central Alabama. Several roads were closed for many days due to high water. In addition, the temperature gradient across the front was quite strong, with more than a 40 degree difference from the far northwestern portions of Central Alabama to locations in the southeast. Light rain continued along the stalled front on Wednesday, January 16, before heavier rain spread back into the area during the evening hours. On Thursday, January 17, a deepening upper low approached the area from the west, resulting in surface low development in eastern Georgia along the stalled front. This allowed additional low level cold air to filter into Central Alabama from the north as the front pushed south of the area. With temperatures of approximately -25C aloft and robust forcing, rainfall transitioned to snow across much of north Central Alabama Thursday morning. As the system moved eastward, precipitation ended from west to east through the day. Isolated icy road conditions overnight on the 16th worsened as snowfall rates increased. Numerous wrecks were reported on minor and major roadways, including area interstates, and travel was disrupted across north Central Alabama as the heaviest snow band crossed the area during the day on the 17th.

Winter Weather in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 13:45:00 to 17-JAN-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to an inch of snow fell across the county, creating hazardous road conditions and causing at least one traffic accident.

Heavy Snow in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 14:00:00 to 17-JAN-13 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals across the county ranged from a trace up to 3 inches in the higher elevations of Mt. Cheaha.

Heavy Snow in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 12:00:00 to 17-JAN-13 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals across the county ranged from half of an inch up to 5 inches in the higher elevations.

Flood in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 14-JAN-13 16:15:00 to 15-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAMBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The following roads were closed due to flooding caused by several days of heavy rainfall: Raccoon Creek Road, Tubbs Hill Road, River Road, and Alexander Tubbs Road.

Winter Weather in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 14:00:00 to 17-JAN-13 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to an inch of snow fell across the county, resulting in hazardous road conditions and early closures for local businesses.

Heavy Snow in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 08:00:00 to 17-JAN-13 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals across the county ranged from near one inch up to 3 inches.

Winter Weather in MARION, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 06:45:00 to 17-JAN-13 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to an inch of snow fell across the southeast portion of the county, creating slick and hazardous road conditions.

Winter Weather in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 14:00:00 to 17-JAN-13 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to half an inch of snow fell across the county, resulting in hazardous road conditions and early closures for local businesses.

Heavy Snow in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 08:30:00 to 17-JAN-13 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals across the county ranged from near one inch up to 2.2 inches.

Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 15-JAN-13 06:00:00 to 20-JAN-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HULL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall over a period of three days, from January 13 until January 15, led to rises along the Black Warrior River at Oliver Lock and Dam. These rises caused minor flooding to occur in the southern portion of Tuscaloosa County. Several roads have to be closed due to flooding, included Whitfield Road, Riverbend Road, and South Sandy Road. The river began to recede by January 18th, and all roads finally became open on January 20th.

Heavy Snow in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 07:45:00 to 17-JAN-13 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals across the county ranged from near one inch up to 2.5 inches.

Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 15-JAN-13 06:30:00 to 16-JAN-13 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAMANTHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall fell across northern Tuscaloosa County over a period of several days. This caused minor flooding to occur across some roadways. Several of these roads had to be closed due to the flooding, including Commerce Road at the Big Creek Bridge, Old Fayette Road at Brady Montgomery Road, Harless Road at the Old Fayette Road intersection, and Fosters Loop Road.

Heavy Snow in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 07:00:00 to 17-JAN-13 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals across the county ranged from approximately half an inch up to 2.2 inches.

Heavy Snow in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 08:00:00 to 17-JAN-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals across the county ranged from near one inch up to 3 inches.

Heavy Snow in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 06:30:00 to 17-JAN-13 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals across the county ranged from near one inch up to 2.5 inches.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 10:00:00 to 17-JAN-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals across the county ranged from near one inch up to 5.5 inches in the higher elevations.

Heavy Snow in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 10:50:00 to 17-JAN-13 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals across the county ranged from near one inch up to 3 inches.

Heavy Snow in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 17-JAN-13 10:30:00 to 17-JAN-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals across the county ranged from half of an inch up to 2.2 inches.

Flood in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 14-JAN-13 15:00:00 to 15-JAN-13 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to 6 inches of rain fell across Lamar County from January 12th through January 16th. The majority of the rain fell on January 14th and January 15th. Already moist conditions were further exacerbated by the additional rainfall and water began to cover roadways. Over 28 roads across the county had to be closed due to flooding, including Hells Creek Road, Chapel Road, Sawmill Road, Cunningham Road, Paradice Road, and Stanley Road. Many dirt roads were also washed out.