Obligatory bread aisle post from the Asheville, NC Walmart.

These folks know a thing or two about prepping for a storm. pic.twitter.com/ZZePcIrQrj

— Evan Fisher (@EFisherWX) January 22, 2026

The winter storm that will move across the southern states this weekend continues to trend northward over the past 24 hours. This is resulting in increasing confidence in scenario #1 where warmer air moves into the area keeping any frozen precipitation well north of the area. pic.twitter.com/VZdGbWqrm2

— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) January 21, 2026

Despite the mostly cloudy skies, temperatures have reached the low 60s this afternoon across much of south Alabama and northwest Florida.

Nice to have a break from the very cold temps. We get another blast of Arctic air Sunday night so enjoy the milder temperatures while they… pic.twitter.com/ZdhPMG58go

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 21, 2026

Sprinkles and light rain are happening across portions of west Alabama at midday on this Wednesday. Showers are happening near Nanafalia, Sweet Water, Linden, Dixons Mills, Campbell, Morvin, and Gilbertown. pic.twitter.com/DNTtmK9vL2

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 21, 2026

➡️Weekend Update – There remains a LOT of uncertainty surrounding the forecast for our area.

⛈️Scenario 1 – System trends north. Less chance for wintry weather. Better chance for rain/storms.

🧊Scenario 2 – System trends south. More wintry impacts from freezing rain/sleet. pic.twitter.com/s8VjCHYY8w

— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) January 21, 2026

❄️ On this day last year, the northern Gulf Coast saw a historic snowstorm. Mobile set a 2-day snowfall record with 7.5 inches & Pensacola topped 8.9 inches – both breaking records from 1895! Snow blanketed areas that rarely see measurable snow.

☃️ https://t.co/lSr4rY80kk pic.twitter.com/toydw9ZdY4

— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) January 21, 2026

RAIN AT TIMES INTO THE WEEKEND… Unsettled pattern over the next few days! Rain chances will increase this weekend. A crippling winter storm is increasingly likely to happen to our north.

Much colder air returns to our local area on Sunday.