Weather forecasters say a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow will enter West Alabama shortly after midnight Thursday.

Tuscaloosa area high school basketball games impacted by winter weather for Week of Jan. 6 as cancellations start to roll in.

Photo courtesy of MGN / Pixabay Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox went to social media to inform the public in his Mayor’s Minute that the city is ready for the possible winter weather here on Friday. Mayor Maddox wants to ensure the public that the city is set to handle the conditions and he encourages residents to be prepared by

Montgomery Public Schools, Autauga County Schools and Elmore County Public Schools will have classes virtually Friday in anticipation of winter weather, the systems have announced. All MPS after-school activities will be canceled,

Several schools nationwide are choosing to close or transition to virtual learning on Friday as a winter storm approaches. While the decision may not sit well with everyone, school officials emphasize that safety is their top priority.

Many public and private schools throughout North Alabama and southern Tennessee are closing Friday due to the threat of winter weather.