Governor declares state of emergency as snow and ice head toward Alabama

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - With frigid temperatures on the way, Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency Sunday afternoon for portions of Alabama.

“We are anticipating unusually cold temperatures in Alabama this week, so I am urging everyone to be prepared, take caution traveling and stay weather aware.”

The areas of North Alabama listed in her declaration include Huntsville, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa.

Portions of the state could receive four inches of snow, forecasters say.

The most snow is predicted for the Shoals area of Northwest Alabama—up to 4 inches. Forecasters predict Huntsville will receive two to three inches, with less in other areas.

Ice is possible over central and Southwest Alabama, including the northern portion of Mobile Counties, followed by temperatures ranging from the single district to the low 20s across the state by Wednesday morning.

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