Winter Weather — Baldwin Coastal, Alabama

2018-01-17 to 2018-01-18 · Baldwin Coastal, Alabama

Event narrative

A dusting of sleet and snow was recorded in Robertsdale and Orange Beach.

Wider weather episode

Another winter weather event occurred across the area on the 16th into the 17th across the Gulf Coast. This marks only the 2nd time in recorded history that two measurable snow events occurred in one winter in Mobile. With low temperatures in the 20s, the winter accumulation resulted in very hazardous traveling conditions, particularly over bridges and overpasses. Several roads were closed throughout the area, including the I-10 Bayway over Mobile Bay.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 735607. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.