CLANTON – Wednesday 300 pm, January 21, 2026
Temperatures have trended slightly warmer near and north of I-20 but impacts still expected.
The past couple of model runs have high temperatures above freezing for some time north of I-20 on Saturday and again on Sunday. As a result, total ice accumulations between 0.1-0.5 inch are now forecast near and north of a Vernon – Cullman – Gadsden line. In addition, there could even be a couple of strong thunderstorms in the far southern sections Saturday afternoon and evening!
As a reminder, it is possible the models could shift the cold air southward again. Unfortunately, it won’t be until tomorrow when confidence increases with the locations of the cold air.
The bulk of the precipitation is still expected from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. In addition, even in those areas with a cold rain, a transition to freezing rain, sleet and snow is possible Sunday morning into the afternoon as far south as a Livingston – Montgomery – Auburn line before ending. This could lead to hazardous driving conditions.
With temperatures statewide Sunday night dropping below freezing, any standing water on roadways could freeze into Monday. High temperatures near and north of I-20 on Monday are forecast to remain below freezing.
