"Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice, and Dangerous Conditions to Alabama"

The Alabama Department of Transportation has cautioned against travel as wintry precipitation worsens conditions in north Alabama, leading to hazardous road conditions and multiple crashes. Non-essential travel is strongly discouraged, and drivers are urged to stay home as crews work to treat roads and bridges. ALDOT has reported weather-related closures and crashes, and is working to clear the affected areas. With icy conditions widespread and expected to persist, the department's crews are using various methods, including salt treatments, snow plows, and sand spreading, to address the adverse weather conditions.