Today marks the anniversary of one of the most talked about weather events to ever impact this state. In 1993, a major winter storm impacted Alabama, dumping up to a foot of snow in many areas. This storm system carries many names. From the “Superstorm of 1993” to the “Storm of the Century,” this was certainly a once in a lifetime event. I can’t believe it has been 18 years! As a young weather woodchuck in Tuscaloosa, I was amazed to see it lightning and snowing at the same time. This mid-latitude cyclone had record breaking pressure levels as it deepened right over Alabama and Georgia. Typically, this type of strengthening occurs with mid-latitude cyclones well north and northeast of Alabama. While thundersnow occurred over our area, tornado producing thunderstorms impacted central Florida. I have included a link to a 2003 report compiled by the NWS, Birmingham. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/bmx/?n=winter_blizzardof1993
Wes Wyatt
Fox 6 Meteorologist
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I have a 18 year old daughter that reminds me every year of this storm, beings I was ready to go into labor anytime with her. She was born just as the roads started clearing up and we were allowed to drive again ,4 days later on the 16th.
Posted by: Heather Dobbins | 03/13/2011 at 08:55 AM