A strong arctic air mass pushed southward across much of the southeastern United States on Monday, February 10, behind a strong cold front, and temperatures struggled to warm into the lower 30s Monday afternoon across north Central Alabama. Monday evening, rain spread northward from the Gulf of Mexico over the cold airmass at the surface over Central Alabama. As temperatures fell below freezing early Tuesday morning, February 11, a mix of freezing rain and snow occurred across locations generally north of the Interstate 20 corridor. Precipitation ended from west to east by mid morning on Tuesday, but temperatures remained in the 30s across the north and lower 40s across the south through the day. By Tuesday evening, surface high pressure settled across the northeastern United States, resulting in cold air damming along the East Coast and around the southern end of the Appalachian Mountains. This reinforced the cold air at the surface across much of Central Alabama. Meanwhile, a surface low strengthened in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico as the first of two mid level troughs moved toward the area. Moisture spread back northward, but with surface temperatures just above freezing for much of the area, a cold light rain prevailed Tuesday night. Wednesday morning, February 12, cold air damming strengthened across east Central Alabama, leading to widespread freezing rain and ice accumulations of one quarter of an inch to one half of an inch. This resulted in significant damage in Mt. Cheaha State Park. Areas of light precipitation continued through the day on Wednesday across Central Alabama, at times producing isolated sleet and freezing rain with light accumulations. Temperature profiles gradually cooled and precipitation transitioned from freezing rain and sleet to snow late Wednesday afternoon. As a strong upper level low moved across the area, a deformation zone developed and crossed the northern half of Central Alabama, from west to east, dropping significant amounts of snow Wednesday night. Additional snow bands developed late Wednesday night, producing additional snow across portions of the area.

Winter Weather in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 20:00:00 to 13-FEB-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation occurred on and off on during the morning and afternoon on February 12th across Shelby County. Temperatures remained above freezing for most of the day. As temperatures fell during the early evening hours, rain transitioned to snow lasting for a couple of hours. Snow exited the county to the south at approximately 8:30 pm. Temperatures remained below freezing through evening hours, as a heavy band of snow moved through the county between 1:00 am and 3:00 am. Accumulations of up to 1.5 inches were observed across portions of the county.

Winter Weather in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 15:00:00 to 13-FEB-14 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation occurred on and off on during the morning and afternoon on February 12th across Tuscaloosa County. Temperatures remained above freezing for most of the day. As temperatures fell during the early evening hours, rain transitioned to light snow lasting for a couple of hours. Snow exited the county to the south at approximately 7:00 pm. Temperatures remained below freezing through evening hours, as a heavy band of snow moved through the county between midnight and 1:00 am. Accumulations of up to 0.8 inch were observed across portions of the county.

Winter Weather in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 17:00:00 to 13-FEB-14 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation occurred on and off on during the morning and afternoon on February 12th across Bibb County. Temperatures remained above freezing for most of the day. As temperatures fell during the early evening hours, rain transitioned to light snow lasting for a couple of hours. Snow exited the county to the south at approximately 8:30 pm. Temperatures remained below freezing through evening hours, as a heavy band of snow moved through the county between 1:00 am and 3:00 am. Accumulations of up to 1 inch were observed across portions of the county.

Winter Weather in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 11-FEB-14 05:15:00 to 11-FEB-14 09:40:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

During the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 11, rain transitioned to a freezing rain and snow mix across Walker county. Light ice accumulations on elevated surfaces, up to one tenth of an inch, were reported, as well as a dusting of snow.

Winter Storm in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 11-FEB-14 05:10:00 to 11-FEB-14 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

During the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 11, rain transitioned to snow across Cherokee county, with snowfall continuing for around 5 hours. Snowfall totals of 2 inches were reported.

Winter Weather in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-FEB-14 05:55:00 to 11-FEB-14 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

During the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 11, rain transitioned to freezing rain across Tuscaloosa county, with light ice accumulating on elevated surfaces.

Winter Storm in MARION, ALABAMA
From 11-FEB-14 03:35:00 to 11-FEB-14 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

During the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 11, rain transitioned to snow across Marion county, with snowfall continuing for around 5 hours. Snowfall totals up to 4 inches were reported across the county.

Winter Storm in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 14:30:00 to 12-FEB-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation spread across Lamar County on Wednesday morning, with temperatures remaining above freezing until approximately 2:30 pm. As temperatures fell, freezing rain began and quickly transitioned to snow, which lasted for about 5 hours. Additional snow accumulated of up to 2.3 inches were observed in parts of the county.

Ice Storm in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 06:30:00 to 12-FEB-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation spread across Cleburne County during the morning of February 12th. Temperatures fell below freezing at approximately 6:30 am, as rain transitioned to freezing rain. Light freezing rain continued on and off through afternoon, with one quarter of an inch accumulating by 9:30 am in parts of the county. By approximately 2:30 pm, up to a half inch of ice accumulated in Mt. Cheaha State Park. Over 1000 trees across the park were snapped or damaged, along with dozens of powerlines that were downed. The park was closed for a couple weeks for clean up efforts. The freezing rain exited the county by approximately 8 pm.

Winter Storm in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 13:50:00 to 12-FEB-14 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation spread across Winston County on Wednesday morning, with temperatures remaining above freezing until approximately 1:50 pm. As temperatures fell, sleet began and quickly transitioned to snow. Additional snow accumulated of up to 4.5 inches were observed in parts of the county.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 13-FEB-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation spread across Jefferson County on Wednesday morning, with temperatures remaining above freezing until approximately 4:00 pm. As temperatures fell, sleet began and quickly transitioned to snow from west to east across the county. Additional snow accumulated of up to 5.5 inches were observed in parts of the county.

Winter Storm in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 16:15:00 to 13-FEB-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation spread across St. Clair County on Wednesday morning, with temperatures remaining above freezing until approximately 4:00 pm. As temperatures fell, sleet began and quickly transitioned to snow from the northwest to southeast across the county. Additional snow accumulated of up to 3 inches were observed in parts of the county.

Winter Storm in MARION, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 13:30:00 to 12-FEB-14 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation spread across Marion County on Wednesday morning, with temperatures remaining above freezing until approximately 1:30 pm. As temperatures fell, snow began and lasted for about 9 hours. Additional snow accumulated of up to 5 inches were observed in parts of the county.

Heavy Snow in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 15:00:00 to 12-FEB-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation spread across Fayette County on Wednesday morning, with temperatures remaining above freezing until approximately 3:00 pm. As temperatures fell, rain transitioned to snow. Additional snow accumulated of up to 5 inches were observed in parts of the county.

Winter Storm in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 14:00:00 to 13-FEB-14 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation spread across Etowah County on Wednesday morning, with temperatures hovered just above freezing until approximately 2:00 pm. The extreme northern portions of the county did experience a brief period of light freezing rain, however no accumulations or impacts were observed. As temperatures fell in the early afternoon, sleet began and quickly transitioned to snow. Additional snow accumulated of up to 3 inches were observed in parts of the county.

Winter Storm in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 14:15:00 to 13-FEB-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation spread across Calhoun County on Wednesday morning, with temperatures hovered just above freezing until approximately 2:00 pm. Light freezing rain began, with little accumulations observed. Temperatures rose above freezing for a couple of hours as rain continued until approximately 5 pm, when temperatures fell back below freezing and snow began. Additional snow accumulated of up to 3 inches were observed in parts of the county.

Winter Weather in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 11-FEB-14 07:08:00 to 11-FEB-14 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

During the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 11, rain transitioned to a freezing rain and snow mix across Blount county. Light ice and snow accumulated on roadways and elevated surfaces.  Just under an inch (0.8 inches) of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 15:00:00 to 12-FEB-14 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation spread across Walker County on Wednesday morning, with temperatures remaining above freezing until approximately 3:00 pm. As temperatures fell, rain transitioned to snow. Additional snow accumulated of up to 5 inches were observed in parts of the county.

Heavy Snow in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 14:00:00 to 13-FEB-14 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation spread across Blount County on Wednesday morning, with temperatures remaining above freezing until approximately 3:00 pm. As temperatures fell, rain transitioned to snow. Additional snow accumulated of up to 7.8 inches were observed in parts of the county.

Heavy Snow in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 15:00:00 to 13-FEB-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation spread across Cherokee County on Wednesday morning, with temperatures remaining above freezing until approximately 5:00 pm. As temperatures fell, rain transitioned to snow. Additional snow accumulated of up to 6 inches were observed in parts of the county.

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-FEB-14 05:20:00 to 11-FEB-14 09:11:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

During the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 11, rain transitioned to freezing rain across Jefferson county. Light ice accumulated on elevated surfaces and elevated surfaces.

Winter Storm in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 11-FEB-14 04:55:00 to 11-FEB-14 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

During the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 11, rain transitioned to snow across Etowah county, with snowfall continuing for around 5 hours. Snowfall totals of 2 inches were reported.

Winter Storm in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-FEB-14 03:54:00 to 11-FEB-14 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

During the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 11, rain transitioned to snow across Winston county, with snowfall continuing for around 5 hours. Snowfall totals of 2 inches were reported across the county.

Winter Weather in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 11-FEB-14 06:00:00 to 11-FEB-14 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

During the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 11, rain transitioned to freezing rain across Fayette county, with light ice accumulating on elevated surfaces.

Winter Weather in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 12-FEB-14 20:00:00 to 13-FEB-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation occurred on and off on during the morning and afternoon on February 12th. Temperatures remained above freezing for most of the day. As temperatures fell during the early evening hours, rain transitioned to snow lasting for a couple of hours. Snow exited Chilton County to the south at approximately 8:30 pm. Temperatures remained below freezing through evening hours, as a heavy band of snow moved through the county between 1:00 am and 3:00 am. This produced light accumulations across the northern part of the county, covering the roads.