On Monday, January 27, a very strong arctic front moved through Central Alabama, bringing extremely cold and dry air to the area. Across the north, temperatures dropped through the day and into the 30's shortly after sunset. Temperatures across the entire area continued to plummet overnight and Tuesday morning, bottoming out in the teens across the north and 20's across the south. Within the arctic air behind the front, moisture spread northward ahead of an upper level disturbance. A mixture of winter precipitation fell across the area beginning Tuesday morning, January 28th. With low level cold advection and precipitation falling, surface temperatures did not warm through the morning. Travel conditions quickly deteriorated as snow, sleet and ice began to accumulate. Brief periods of freezing rain resulted in a light glaze of ice on area roadways and bridges Tuesday morning at the onset of precipitation. As precipitation transitioned to all snow, it melted and refroze quickly on area roadways, further deteriorating travel conditions. In many locations across Central Alabama, snow accumulated on top of a layer of ice. Hundreds of wrecks and hazardous road conditions left thousands of people stranded in their vehicles on area roadways for hours; many remained there overnight Tuesday night. Many others abandoned there vehicles in favor of walking to warm nearby shelters. As temperatures remained below freezing through Thursday, January 30th, there was only slight improvement in icy road conditions. Seven fatalities (indirect) were attributed to vehicle accidents on icy roads in Central Alabama. One fatality (indirect) resulted from a male slipping on ice outside his home. One fatality (direct) resulted from severe hypothermia. Due to the high number of vehicle accidents and vehicles abandoned in favor of walking to shelters, there were likely unreported indirect injuries numbering in the dozens across the affected area.

Winter Weather in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 08:10:00 to 28-JAN-14 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Dallas county. Snow accumulations of one inch were reported in several locations across the county.

Winter Storm in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 09:45:00 to 28-JAN-14 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Calhoun County. Snow accumulations ranged from two to three inches.

Winter Weather in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 07:30:00 to 28-JAN-14 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Light snowfall resulted in accumulations up to a quarter inch across Pickens County. Snow accumulation on roadways resulted in hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Cleburne County. Snow accumulations of two to three inches were reported.

Winter Weather in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 09:30:00 to 28-JAN-14 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A mix of winter precipitation fell across Bullock county with reported snow accumulations between one to two inches. Hazardous road conditions persisted for several days as temperatures remained well below freezing. On Thursday, January 30th, one fatality occurred at approximately 17:20 CST (Indirect, Male, 72) on Highway 239, south of Union Springs, due to a vehicle accident on the icy road.

Winter Weather in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 09:45:00 to 28-JAN-14 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A mix of winter precipitation fell across Pike county with reported snow accumulations between one to two inches.

Winter Storm in LEE, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 07:30:00 to 28-JAN-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in ice and snow accumulations across Lee county, causing hazardous travel conditions. Freezing rain resulted in ice accumulations on area roadways and Interstate 85 early Tuesday morning, before precipitation transitioned to all snow. Ice accumulations of one quarter inch were reported county wide. Snow accumulations up to 2.5 inches were also reported. One fatality (Indirect, Female, 24) occurred on February 2nd as a result of injuries sustained in a multiple vehicle accident on Interstate 85, Tuesday, January 28th. Icy road conditions contributed to the accident.

Winter Weather in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Light snowfall resulted in accumulations up to a quarter inch across Fayette County.

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 06:57:00 to 28-JAN-14 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in ice and snow accumulations across Montgomery county, causing hazardous travel conditions, numerous traffic accidents, and road closures. A light mix of sleet and freezing rain initially fell before changing to all snow. Ice accumulations of one quarter inch were reported. Snow accumulations ranged from one to two inches.

Winter Weather in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 06:57:00 to 28-JAN-14 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A mix of winter precipitation fell across Lowndes county resulting in hazardous travel conditions as snow and ice accumulated on area roadways. Snow accumulations up to one inch were reported across the county.

Winter Storm in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Randolph County. Snow accumulations of two to four inches were reported.

Winter Storm in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Clay County. Snow accumulations of three to four inches were reported.

Winter Weather in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 08:15:00 to 28-JAN-14 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Light snowfall resulted in accumulations up to a quarter inch across Walker County.

Winter Weather in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 09:50:00 to 28-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A mix of winter precipitation fell across Barbour county with reported snow accumulations between one to two inches.

Winter Storm in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 07:30:00 to 28-JAN-14 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in ice and snow accumulations across Chambers county, causing hazardous travel conditions. Freezing rain caused ice accumulations on area roadways and Interstate 85 early Tuesday morning before precipitation transitioned to all snowfall. Total snow accumulations ranged from two to three inches.

Winter Storm in HALE, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 06:40:00 to 28-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Hale County. Snow accumulations of up to two inches were reported.

Winter Storm in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in ice and snow accumulations across Chilton County, causing hazardous travel conditions, numerous traffic accidents and road closures. Snow accumulations ranged from two to three inches. Hazardous road conditions persisted for several days as temperatures remained well below freezing. On Thursday, January 30th, one fatality occurred at approximately 5:00 CST (Indirect, Male, 43) on Highway 82 near Billingsley, due to a vehicle accident on the icy road. Another fatality occurred at approximately 13:40 CST (Indirect, Male, 87) on Highway 22, west of Clanton, also due to a vehicle accident on the icy road.

Winter Storm in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 08:15:00 to 28-JAN-14 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Talladega County. Snow accumulations up to two and a half inches were reported. A male, 71, was found outdoors in Childersburg, suffering from severe hypothermia and later died (direct) on Wednesday, January 29th.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 09:30:00 to 28-JAN-14 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Jefferson County. Snow accumulations ranged from one and a half to just over two inches. Ice and snow accumulations caused numerous traffic accidents and shut down roadways, leaving thousands of stranded motorists in their vehicles for up to 12 hours or forced to walk to a shelter. One fatality occurred Thursday, January 30th, in Fairfield (indirect, male, 97) outside the home and is believed to be from a fall on icy surface conditions.

Winter Storm in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 06:20:00 to 28-JAN-14 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Sumter County. Snow accumulations up to two inches were reported.

Winter Weather in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A mix of light winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Blount County. Light snowfall accumulations up to one inch were reported.

Winter Storm in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 06:57:00 to 28-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in ice and snow accumulations across Elmore county, causing hazardous travel conditions, numerous traffic accidents, and road closures. A light mix of sleet and freezing rain initially fell before changing to all snow. Snow accumulations ranged from one to three inches. Two fatalities occurred at approximately 8:00 CST (Indirect, Male, 29 and Indirect, Female, 2) on Highway 14 near Wetumpka, due to a vehicle accident on the icy road. Five others were injured (indirect) and transported to local hospitals.

Winter Storm in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 09:45:00 to 28-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across St. Clair County. Snow accumulations ranged from one to two inches. Ice and snow accumulations caused numerous traffic accidents and shut down roadways, leaving thousands of stranded motorists in their vehicles for up to 12 hours or forced to walk to a shelter.

Winter Weather in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 10:20:00 to 28-JAN-14 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Light snowfall resulted in up to a one inch of snow accumulation across Etowah County. Snow and ice accumulation on roadways resulted in hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 08:15:00 to 28-JAN-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Coosa county. Snow accumulations ranged from three to four inches.

Winter Weather in MACON, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 08:20:00 to 28-JAN-14 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Macon county. Snow accumulations between one to two inches were reported across the county.

Winter Storm in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 09:05:00 to 28-JAN-14 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Tuscaloosa County. Snow accumulations ranged from one to three inches.

Winter Storm in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 07:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Perry County. Snow accumulations of two to three inches were reported. One fatality occurred at approximately 11:00 CST (Indirect, Female, 64) on Highway 5, due to a vehicle accident on the icy road.

Winter Storm in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 06:35:00 to 28-JAN-14 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Marengo County. Snow accumulations around two inches were reported across the northern portion of the county.

Winter Weather in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 10:40:00 to 28-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Light snowfall resulted in around one inch of snow accumulation across Cherokee County. Snow and ice accumulation on roadways resulted in hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 09:45:00 to 28-JAN-14 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Shelby County. Snow accumulations up to two and a half inches were reported.

Winter Storm in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 07:15:00 to 28-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Tallapoosa county. Accumulations of sleet and ice were light through the morning, before precipitation changed over to snow around 11AM CST. Total snow accumulations ranged from two to three inches.

Winter Storm in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 06:57:00 to 28-JAN-14 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in ice and snow accumulations across Autauga county, causing hazardous travel conditions and numerous traffic accidents, and road closures. A light mix of sleet and freezing rain initially fell before changing to all snow. Snow accumulations ranged from two to three inches.

Winter Storm in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 10:50:00 to 28-JAN-14 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in ice and snow accumulations across Russell county. Freezing rain caused ice accumulations up to three tenths of an inch, before precipitation changed to all snowfall. Total snow accumulations up to two inches were reported.

Winter Weather in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 08:20:00 to 28-JAN-14 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Light snowfall resulted in accumulations up to a quarter inch across Winston County.

Winter Storm in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 06:30:00 to 28-JAN-14 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Greene County. Snow accumulations up to two inches were reported.

Winter Storm in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 09:45:00 to 28-JAN-14 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Bibb County. Snow accumulations of up to two inches were reported.

Winter Weather in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 07:30:00 to 28-JAN-14 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Light snowfall resulted in accumulations up to a quarter inch across Lamar County. Snow accumulation on roadways resulted in hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Weather in MARION, ALABAMA
From 28-JAN-14 07:30:00 to 28-JAN-14 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Light snowfall resulted in accumulations up to a quarter inch across Marion County. Snow accumulation on roadways resulted in hazardous travel conditions.