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Winter Storm Watch issued January 8 at 2:35AM CST until January 11 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Birmingham AL* WHAT...Heavy snow possible, mixing at times with sleet andfreezing rain. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 5inches 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, willlikely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficultto impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Fridaymorning and evening commutes.Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutelynecessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for suddenchanges in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and themotorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach yourdestination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especiallycautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car iswinterized and in good working order.

National Weather Service