More than half of Alabama’s 67 counties go under a state of emergency today because of the forecast of severe winter weather. Gov. Kay Ivey cited the threat of ice, snow, sleet, freezing rain, and prolonged temperatures below freezing in her proclamation declaring the emergency.

Photo courtesy of MGN / Pixabay Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 Alabama counties ahead of this week’s winter weather. She’s encouraging Alabamians to make needed preparations ahead of the weather system,

Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties in Alabama, including several in North Alabama.

The upper half of Alabama will enter an officially declared State of Emergency this afternoon as a winter storm threatens to disrupt travel and create dangerous conditions there Friday.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 37 Alabama counties as winter weather is expected to impact the state this week. The emergency declaration was made in response to forecasts of cold temperatures and potential hazardous driving conditions.

Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties ahead of this week’s winter weather. While the local area is not included in the emergency area, residents are advised to exercise caution if travel to the designated area is necessary.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties ahead of this week’s winter weather.

People across parts of Alabama woke up Friday morning to snow blanketing their streets and police warning of impassable roads. The winter storm forecasters have warned of through the week from Huntsville to Birmingham began sometime over night.

Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties in Alabama ahead of this week’s winter weather.