The arctic blast of winter weather has nearly shut-down the city of Selma. City and county government as well as schools were closed today — due to the threat of snow — and below freezing temperatures. The wintery weather conditions have made it dangerous for people to be outside for long periods of time. “You know it’s just something we…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 39 counties ahead of the winter weather threat, that includes all of the Action 8 viewing area.
Warming centers are opening across the area due to the bitterly cold temperatures and the expected winter storm on Tuesday.
The Alabama Department of Transportation is making preparations for the winter storm and offering travel guidance to keep drivers safe.
Here are the latest closings, cancellations and delays for Thursday.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A blast of winter weather shut down schools — roads — along with city and county offices in Selma and Dallas County Tuesday. And now the area is bracing for another round of freezing temperatures. Snow flurries — below freezing temperatures — and wind chills that make it feel even colder — aren’t something people…
After a review of ongoing inclement winter weather in the state on Tuesday, the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will not open 16 of its retail stores. However, an additional 30 stores in the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa areas will open at noon. Road conditions are expected to improve later in the day which will allow ABC Store employees to safely…
The Alabama News Network Weather Authority team is monitoring weather issues throughout the area for today and tonight: A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect until 9PM tonight for Hale and Marengo counties in the western part of the Alabama News Network viewing area. Freezing rain is expected, possibly mixed with sleet. Total ice accumulations up to two tenths of…
Montgomery, AL- Effective at 2 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2018, conditions have improved and the previous IMPASSABLE TRAVEL ADVISORY for Montgomery County roads and bridges has been lifted. Because county officials cannot guarantee the conditions everywhere, drivers are reminded to use caution while traveling. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: montgomery, roads, safe, snow, Travel
Road crew clearing snow in the Billingsley area of Autauga County – From Alabama News Network viewer Road crew clearing snow in the Billingsley area of Autauga County – From Alabama News Network viewer Emergency personnel in the Montgomery area have been keeping a close eye on road conditions overnight and this morning. Many areas have a dusting to more…
