From the National Weather Service in Birmingham:
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible, mixing at times with sleet and freezing rain. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 5 inches possible.
* WHERE…Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Walker, and Winston Counties.
* WHEN…From late Thursday night through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
From the National Weather Service in Huntsville:
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT NORTHERN ALABAMA AND SOUTHERN MIDDLE TENNESSEE…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible Northern Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches possible with higher amounts up to 8 inches.
* WHERE…Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama and southern middle Tennessee.
* WHEN…From late Thursday night through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
