"Winter Storm Brings Road Closures and Record Cold to Central Alabama"

Much of Alabama is experiencing icy road conditions due to a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain, leading to road closures and impassable conditions in several counties. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has reported icy road conditions and multiple crashes on interstates, advising against travel. Various county roads and bridges are deemed impassable, and motorists are urged to use extreme caution or avoid travel altogether. Warming stations have been opened across the state to prepare for freezing weather.