Alabama residents hit the slopes after winter storm dumps snow, ice

By Melanie Peeples

Published February 4, 2026 at 4:43 AM EST

Skiing in Alabama? Thanks to last week's winter storms in the South, it's possible. And yes, Alabama has a ski lift.

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