County officials examine effects of ‘weather whiplash’

>> SNOW DAY
  • Snow falls across Baldwin County during a sudden January cold front after 80-degree weather 2 weeks prior. BRIANNA HEARD/Staff
    Snow falls across Baldwin County during a sudden January cold front after 80-degree weather 2 weeks prior. BRIANNA HEARD/Staff
  • A house in North Baldwinlooks like a picturesque Hallmark home after a touch of light snowfall on its lawn and rooftop. CONTRIBUTED
    A house in North Baldwinlooks like a picturesque Hallmark home after a touch of light snowfall on its lawn and rooftop. CONTRIBUTED
  • Clyde Surman enjoys the snow by running, rolling, and taking in the cool air. CONTRIBUTED
    Clyde Surman enjoys the snow by running, rolling, and taking in the cool air. CONTRIBUTED
  • Local residents took advantage of the light snowfall for some sledding fun. CONTRIBUTED
    Local residents took advantage of the light snowfall for some sledding fun. CONTRIBUTED
  • Tom Turkey and his friend inspect the snow in East Baldwin. CONTRIBUTED
    Tom Turkey and his friend inspect the snow in East Baldwin. CONTRIBUTED
  • A young local practices making the perfect round snowball. CONTRIBUTED
    A young local practices making the perfect round snowball. CONTRIBUTED
  • Kurt and Tonya Hunter brace for the cold in a snowy day picture in Milledgeville. CONTRIBUTED
    Kurt and Tonya Hunter brace for the cold in a snowy day picture in Milledgeville. CONTRIBUTED
    Just weeks ago, the residents of Baldwin County were enjoying unseasonably warm weather and t-shirts, now temperatures have reached below freezing with light snowfall Sunday, Jan. 18. The weather swings have disrupted daily routines, raised safety concerns, and worsened existing health conditions for some residents.On Jan. 10, highs reached 81 degrees with a low of 64 and, two days later...

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