A significant snowstorm impacted central Alabama on December 8-9. The snow began during the early morning hours on December 8th and continued for nearly 24 hours.
Within the main corridor of snow, totals of 4 to 8 inches were common, with a few swaths of 8 to 12 inches. A few reports exceeding 12 inches were received from Clay and Cleburne Counties. Birmingham officially recorded 4 inches of snow, making it the 3rd snowiest December on record.
During the early portion of the event, temperature profiles were marginally supportive of wintry precipitation due to surface temperatures a few degrees above freezing, and many areas were receiving rain or a rain/snow mix; however, by daybreak, many areas had made the transition to snow as colder air moved in from the north; a period of drier air aloft that allowed for evaporative cooling; and higher precipitation rates. Through the afternoon, snow continued to fall across much of central Alabama. While surface temperatures were varied with some areas at freezing and some a degree or two above freezing, notable accumulations began to manifest. An overrunning setup provided an long fetch of moisture from the southwest, and lift alongside favorable conditions in the snow growth zone resulted in swaths of heavy snowfall and large snowflakes. Colder air had not yet made it to areas near and southeast of the I-85 corridor, and those areas continued to see rain during the afternoon; however, a change to snow occurred into the evening and nighttime hours just in time for the last surge of precipitation, with little to no accumulation.

Winter Storm in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 5-7 inches across the southern portions of Sumter County tapering off to 3 inches across the north.

Winter Storm in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 3-5 inches across the southern portions of Greene County tapering off to 2 inches across the north.

Winter Storm in HALE, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 4-6 inches across Hale County.

Winter Storm in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 5-7 inches across Marengo County.

Winter Storm in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 4-6 inches across Bibb County.

Winter Storm in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 4-6 inches across Perry County.

Winter Storm in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 5-7 inches across Shelby County.

Winter Storm in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 5-7 inches across Chilton County.

Winter Storm in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 5-7 inches across Talladega County with a few reports near 10 inches in the far southeast.

Winter Storm in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 5-8 inches across Calhoun County with a few reports near 10 inches in the far southeast.

Winter Storm in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 8-10 inches across Cleburne County with a few locations reporting near 12 inches.

Winter Storm in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 8-10 inches across Clay County with a few reports near 12 inches.

Winter Storm in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 7-10 inches across Randolph County with a few reports near 12 inches.

Winter Storm in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 4-6 inches across the northern portions of Dallas County and 3-5 inches across the southern half.

Winter Storm in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 4-6 inches across Autauga County.

Winter Storm in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 4-6 inches across the northwest portions of Elmore County tapering off to 1 inch in the southeast.

Winter Storm in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 4-6 inches across Coosa County with a few reports near 10 inches in the far north.

Winter Storm in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 5-7 inches across the northern portions of the Tallapoosa County tapering off to 1-2 inches across the south.

Winter Storm in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 4-6 inches across the northern portions of Chambers County tapering off to 2 inches across the south.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 07:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 4-6 inches across the southern portions of Jefferson County tapering off to 2-3 inches across the north.

Winter Storm in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 07:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 3-4 inches across Tuscaloosa County.

Winter Storm in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 07:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 4-6 inches across St. Clair County.

Winter Storm in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 07:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 2-3 inches across Pickens County.

Winter Storm in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 07:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 2-3 inches across the southern portions of Walker County tapering off to less than 1 inch across the north.

Winter Storm in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 2-3 inches across the southern portions of Lamar County tapering off to less than 1 inch across the north.

Winter Storm in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 2-3 inches across the southern portions of Fayette County tapering off to less than 1 inch across the north.

Winter Storm in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 3-4 inches across the southeast portions of Blount County tapering off to 2 inches across the northwest.

Winter Storm in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 3-5 inches across Etowah County.

Winter Storm in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals averaged 3-5 inches across Cherokee County.