Historic Snowstorm Breaks Dothan’s All-Time Snowfall Record

DOTHAN, Ala. – Dothan, Alabama, shattered its all-time snowfall record on Tuesday night as a rare and powerful southern snowstorm blanketed the area with snow. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Dothan recorded an impressive 5.5 inches of snow, surpassing its previous record for daily snowfall of 2 inches, set on January 3, 1977, and later matched on March 13, 1999. Unofficial reports indicate that certain areas in the Circle City saw even higher totals, with some residents measuring up to 6-7 inches of snow.

The snowstorm didn’t stop in Dothan, however. Initial NWS reports revealed that other parts of the Wiregrass region also saw significant snowfall, with Damascus in Coffee County reporting nearly 8.8 inches, and Pansey recording about 8 inches. Geneva, the lowest of the recorded totals, received 2.3 inches, still a noteworthy accumulation for the typically mild region.

While southern snowstorms are rare, this event serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of winter weather, even in the Deep South. Local residents are now left to contend with the aftermath of the storm, including hazardous road conditions and power outages in some areas.

As the region recovers from this historic event, many are left reflecting on the uniqueness of such a snowstorm, with the memories of a once-in-a-lifetime snowfall event etched into the history of Dothan and the Wiregrass.

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