Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued January 8 at 2:35AM CST until January 11 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 12:35am
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description:
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Marion; Lamar; Fayette; Winston; Walker; Blount; Etowah; Calhoun; Cherokee; Cleburne; Jefferson; Shelby; St. Clair; Talladega; Clay; Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL