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Snowy Alabama

So today is the second round of storms in a wonderful set to hit North East Alabama this winter. We're looking at a "wintery mix" and tons of snow (for us). A couple weeks ago it was supposed to hit Mobile with 2-3 inches and we were going to get a "dusting". We got three inches and roads were closed for three days. For the past two days schools and businesses have been closed while we've gotten slush and rain, but it hasn't been much lower than 32 degrees. Here are some photos from around the social networks and my area.


This lower photo is from Downtown Birmingham.



THIS photo is also from Birmingham, near University of Alabama at Birmingham.

I'm sure I'll be updating or writing nonsense because I have nothing to do and should be studying, so why wouldn't I be blogging?


Keep it warm!



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