Special Weather Statement / National Weather Service Birmingham AL / 307 AM CST Tue Dec 27 2022

Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Including cities of Gadsden, Anniston, Centre, and Heflin

 Slick or Snow Covered Roadways Possible This Morning 

Light snowfall fell over portions of Etowah and Cherokee Counties last evening, leading to several reports of slick roadways and vehicle accidents. It`s possible that light snowfall also fell in areas of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties especially in higher terrain.

Any residual moisture or light snow accumulations on local roadways will lead to hazardous travel conditions, including black ice on some local roads, bridges, and overpasses. Please use extra caution if you do have to travel as temperatures will notrise above freezing until mid morning.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR CHEROKEE COUNTY

Today

Sunny, with a high near 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 25. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.