[DaddyJ]

What little time I've spent over the mountain I've noticed no different climate than any other part of Alabama. I'm sure there are some differences as there are still some valley's and mountains in the area. Alabama has a very diverse landscape and there's not much really flat land except maybe in South Alabama. Sometimes the weather will have breaks or change from one side of a mountain to the other. I have property in a very heavily wooded valley which always feels windy and gets to feel like it is the coldest place on earth at times because the sun is late coming into the valley and hides behind the hills much earlier than out in the open areas.

[NotYourTypicalSoutherner]

Originally Posted by Southlander

I like your thinking, NotYourTypical!!

Thanks! What part of the state are you in, Southlander? I'm in Florence myself, UNA student. Moved up here from Boaz and have to say, so far I like it a lot better!

[sally.white]

Thank,

Just wandering what the weather would be like over the mountain.Do the mountains stop the breeze which could me for very muggy climate?

[jtla]

"Over the mountain" collectively refers to the suburban communities to the south of Birmingham, namely Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia, and Mountain Brook. The "mountain" is Red Mountain, elevation of 1025 feet, which is roughly the southern boundry of the city of Birmingham. We know it's probably not a true "mountain," more like a really big hill.

It is not the last "mountain" in Birmingham. Further south, you'll find Shades Mountain, Oak Mountain and Double Oak Mountain. These run through the communities of Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia, Pelham, etc. Most of the land in these towns is sloped or hilly. There is very little flat area in them.

The valleys ARE more sheltered than the top of the ridge when it comes to cold weather, but they don't stop the breeze. There is plenty of wind to go around during thunderstorms. As for muggy, it gets muggy everywhere, top of the mountains as well as the bottom when the humidity gets high and the air gets stagnant. Thank God for air conditioning!

[Toni & Patrick]

I just got back from Shelby Shores last week. Wow! What a beautiful spot. Lay lake was having a bass fishing tournament and the boats were all over that lake at first light. It was so cold!

I can't get used to the traveling to and from town to town to look for supplies for some home repairs. Calera was sure changing fast. I didn't know it had a lake there too! A lot of land had been cleared for whatever they are building there. It makes it easier to find good help for our home repairs. Calera is very close to Shelby. I hope the tornadoes didn't get them to bad this weekend. The restaurant selections are slim in that area. But all in all the people and the view is worth all of that. We had two people stop by to ask if our home was for sale. It is not! I love it there. I am looking forward to retiring there in the next 5 years or so. I am not sure why they stopped. I should have asked. Like how did they know we were the owners. I guess because the grass hasn't been tended to.

[AthensMouse]

I think the south is a more family/values oriented area. We are down home, family oriented hard working friently people.

My priorities are God, family and my loved ones. I love good neighbors and time spent sharing and talking with others.

The south is the way to go.....Personally I am bias to Alabama...lol perferably Athens. It is a little faster paced version of Mayberry from Andy Griffith.....
We live, love and laugh and have a good time doing it all here.

The city school system is very well kept and we have some of the highest ranked teachers around. Check us out.

[fkey]

Hi,
I was born and raised in alabama. I have lived in Tx, GA, AR, LA but always come home to Alabama. There is just something special about living here.
The people are so kind, helpful with family and christian values of the most importantance.

I live outside of Birmingham in Walker County up above Jasper on Beautiful Smith Lake. It has the clearest blue water, National Forest and riding trails, golf courses and much more.

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I will be glad to answer any questions in order for you to be able to move here and enjoy some of what we enjoy every day.Thanks

[Southlander]

Originally Posted by NotYourTypicalSoutherner

Thanks! What part of the state are you in, Southlander? I'm in Florence myself, UNA student. Moved up here from Boaz and have to say, so far I like it a lot better!

It's no secret, I'm in Decatur. Spouse was at UNA 1 year before transferring to UA to join me...that was a LONG time ago, though.

[wifmmmy]

thanks to everyone that posted with helpful info on cities and areas to research for moving to bama. the weather was a big factor on why we chose not to move bama, along with the distance from family. so we chose another state instead. i love alabama and will visit soon hopefully thanks again everybody

[mrdude]

just remember that you are moving into the heart of the bible belt. if you are not a christian, i would suggest keeping that to yourself. you will not be persecuted or anything like that, but many people will treat you differently.

huntsville is a great place for jobs, especially tech jobs. the birmingham metro area is a great place as well.

though alabama as a whole has horrible schools, there still are plenty of good school systems. shelby county (just south of birmingham) has great schools, there are plenty of other great schools around birmingham, and the huntsville area has good schools as well. i have also heard that there are great private schools in mobile.


some people have mentioned auburn, which is where i currently live. it is an excellent place to raise a family; there are great schools here, an excellent university, and plenty of job opportunities. auburn is not nearly as conservative as some other places in alabama, and though it is still a small town it has many amenities.