A low pressure system moving across the northern Gulf of Mexico brought a swath of snow to a large portion of Central Alabama. The highest snowfall amounts were in the eastern and southern sections of Central Alabama, with 3 to as much as 7 inches of snow reported in these areas.
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Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS BMX wrote it up.
A low pressure system moving across the northern Gulf of Mexico brought a swath of snow to a large portion of Central Alabama. The highest snowfall amounts were in the eastern and southern sections of Central Alabama, with 3 to as much as 7 inches of snow reported in these areas. The snow caused numerous businesses and schools to close, and created hazardous travel across a large portion of the area.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
17 heavy snow, 16 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.
An average of 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across Sumter County, especially in the southern half of the county in the Bellamy, Ward, and Cuba communities. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.
An average of 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across Marengo County, especially in the southern half of the county in the Dixons Mill community. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.
An average of 2 to 2.5 inches of snow fell across Dallas County, especially in the southern half of the county in the Southside community, southeast of Selma. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.
An average of 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the whole of Lowndes County. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.
A several hour period of moderate to heavy snow led to significant accumulations across Pike County. Snowfall totals averaged between 3 and 5 inches. The highest amount, 7 inches, was reported around Troy. Many roads, especially bridges and other elevated surfaces, became icy and hazardous. Most county roads had to be closed for a period of time.
A several hour period of moderate to heavy snow led to significant accumulations across Barbour County. Snowfall totals averaged around 4 inches. The highest amount, 5 inches, was reported in the Clio community. Many roads, especially bridges and other elevated surfaces, became icy and hazardous. Most county roads had to be closed for a period of time.
An average of 2 to 3.5 inches of snow fell across Autauga County, especially in the southern half of the county around the city of Prattville. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.
An average of 2 to 3.5 inches of snow fell across Elmore County, especially in the southern half of the county around the city of Wetumpka. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.
A period of snow accumulated to between 1 and 2 inches across Greene County, causing hazardous travel conditions.
A period of snow accumulated to between 1 and 2 inches across Hale County, causing hazardous travel conditions.
A period of snow accumulated to between 1 and 1.5 inches across Perry County, causing hazardous travel conditions.
A period of snow accumulated to around 1 inch across Bibb County, causing hazardous travel conditions.
A period of snow accumulated to an average of around 2 inches across Chilton County, causing hazardous travel conditions.
Despite snow falling for several hours, accumulations across Russell County averaged just around 2 inches. The snow did cause hazardous travel conditions for a period of time.
An average of 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the whole of Montgomery County. The highest amount, 4 inches, was observed in the Ramer community. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous. On AL-110, near the Pike Road community, a vehicle lost control and slid into a pond, killing a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old passenger (both indirect), and injuring (indirect) the mother that was driving.
A period of moderate to heavy snow led to significant accumulations across Bullock County. Snowfall totals averaged 3 to 4 inches. Many roads, especially bridges and other elevated surfaces, became icy and hazardous, and several traffic accidents were reported.
A period of snow accumulated to an average of around 2 inches across Coosa County, causing hazardous travel conditions.
A period of snow accumulated to between 1 and 2 inches across Tuscaloosa County, causing hazardous travel conditions.
Although there were isolated unconfirmed reports of up to 4 inches of snow in the northeastern part of Jefferson County, average accumulations around the county were generally 2 inches or less. The snow did cause a period of hazardous travel, especially on the multiple interstate highways that pass through the metropolitan area. This caused Birmingham area police to temporarily block interstate on-ramps around the city.
Although there were isolated reports of up to 2.5 inches of snow on Oak Mountain, average accumulations around the county were generally between 1 and 2 inches. The snow did cause a period of hazardous travel, especially on the interstate and major US highways that pass through the county.
A period of snow accumulated to an average of 1 to 2 inches across Talladega county, causing hazardous travel conditions.
A period of snow accumulated to an average of around 1.5 inches across Clay County, causing hazardous travel conditions.
An average of 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the whole of Tallapoosa County. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.
A period of moderate to heavy snow led to significant accumulations across Macon County. Snowfall totals averaged 3 to 4 inches. Many roads, especially bridges and other elevated surfaces, became icy and hazardous.
A period of moderate to heavy snow led to significant accumulations across Lee County. Snowfall totals averaged 3 to 4 inches. Many roads, especially bridges and other elevated surfaces, became icy and hazardous.
An average of 2 to 2.5 inches of snow fell across the whole of Chambers County. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.
An average of 2.5 to 3.5 inches of snow fell across the whole of Randolph County. The highest amount, just under 4 inches, was reported in the Rock Stand community. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.
An average of 3 to 4 inches of snow fell across the whole of Cleburne County. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.
Although there were isolated reports of up to 3 inches of snow in the higher elevations along the southern county line, average accumulations around the county were generally between 1 and 2 inches. The snow did cause a period of hazardous travel, which resulted in several accidents.
A period of snow accumulated to an average of around 2 inches across St. Clair County, causing hazardous travel conditions.
A period of snow accumulated to an average of 1.5 to 2 inches across Etowah County, causing hazardous travel conditions.
A period of snow accumulated to an average of around 2 inches across Calhoun County, causing hazardous travel conditions.
An average of 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the whole of Cherokee County. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous.
As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Snow, Montgomery | 2010-02-12 | 2 | Male | Vehicle/Towed Trailer | Indirect |
| Heavy Snow, Montgomery | 2010-02-12 | 4 | Male | Vehicle/Towed Trailer | Indirect |
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Alabama in 2010Every state in 2010This day in weather historyWarnings in Alabama, February 2010
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 213970, 213971, 213972, 213974, 213977, 213978, 213973, 213988, 213866, 213867, 213869, 213870, 213871, 213872, 213976, 213979, 213987, 213868, 213873, 213874, 213876, 213880, 213975, 213980, 213981, 213982, 213983, 213985, 213875, 213877, 213878, 213879, 213986.