As there is a potential for snow on Tuesday, travel is expected to be impacted as freezing temperatures will freeze or refreeze any snow or moisture left on the ground into Wednesday morning.
Also, Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation declaring a State of Emergency for the state of Alabama for Tuesday ahead of the winter weather threat.
The proclamation reads, “whereas the National Weather Service is forecasting the entire State of Alabama may be severely affected by ice, snow, sleet and freezing rain, as well as extreme and prolonged freezing temperatures….I, Kay Ivey….do hereby proclaim that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Alabama, effective as of 6 PM on Monday, January 15, 2018, and direct the activation of the Alabama Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and all the appropriate annexes. The Alabama Emergency Management Agency State Emergency Operations Center shall be activated, as well as all impacted Alabama Emergency Management Agency Divisions as of 6 a.m. on Tuesday.”
Additionally, Ivey activated the Alabama national guard and appropriate state agencies to assist the communities affected.
“All Alabamians should take time to be prepared for the potential of winter weather. I have directed essential state agencies to be on the ready should they be needed over the next couple of days,” Governor Ivey said. “As with any severe weather event, being prepared is of utmost importance. Everyone should take the necessary precautions now and stay informed of the latest weather forecasts for their area. This State of Emergency will ensure that all available state resources are ready if and when they are needed.”
Here is a list of known school closings and delays for Wednesday, January 17.
Advent Episcopal School: Closed Wednesday
Alabama Institute Deaf and Blind: School open; buses will not run Wednesday
Alabama School of Fine Arts: Closed Wednesday
Alabama Waldorf School: Closed Wednesday
Alabaster City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Alexander City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Anniston City Schools: Closed Wednesday
The Altamont School: Closed Wednesday
Attalla City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Banks Academy: Closed Wednesday
Bessemer Academy: Closed Wednesday
Bessemer City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Bevill State Community College – all campuses: Closed Wednesday
Bibb County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Birmingham City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Birmingham City Hall/All City Offices: Delayed until 10 am Wednesday
Birmingham Southern College: Delayed until 10 am Wednesday
Blount County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Briarwood Christian School: Closed Wednesday
Calhoun County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Calvary Resurrection Christian Academy: Closed Wednesday
Central Park Christian School: Closed Wednesday
Cherokee County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Clay County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Coosa County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Cornerstone Christian School: Closed Wednesday
Cornerstone Schools: Closed Wednesday
Cullman City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Cullman County Schools: Closed Wednesday
The Donoho School: Closed Wednesday
Etowah County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Fairfield City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Fayette Christian Academy: Closed Wednesday
Fayette County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Gadsden City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Gadsden State Community College: Closed Wednesday
Hale County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Haleyville City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Herzing University: Closed Wednesday
Miles College: Closed Wednesday
Hilltop Montessori Schools: Closed Wednesday
Holy Spirit Catholic School Tuscaloosa: Closed Wednesday
Homewood City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Hoover City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Indian Springs School: Closed Wednesday
Integrity Christian Academy: Closed Wednesday
Jacksonville Christian Academy: Closed Wednesday
Jacksonville City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Jacksonville State University: Closed Wednesday
Jasper City Schools: Closed Wednesday; opening 10 am Thursday
Jefferson Christian Academy: Closed Wednesday
Jefferson County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Jefferson State Community College: All campuses delayed until 10 am Wednesday
Kingwood Christian School: Closed Wednesday
Knollwood Christian School: Closed Wednesday
Lamar County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Lawson State Community College: Closed Wednesday
Leeds City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Marion County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Midfield City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Miles College: Closed Wednesday
Mountain Brook City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Oneonta City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Oxford City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Pelham City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Pell City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Pickens Academy: Closed Wednesday
Pickens County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Randolph County Schools: Closing Wednesday
Restoration Academy: Closed Wednesday
Samford University: Delayed until 1 pm Wednesday
Shelby County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Shelton State Community College: Closed Wednesday
Snead State Community College: Closed Wednesday
St. Clair County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Stillman College: Closed Wednesday
Sumiton Christian School: Closed Wednesday
Sylacauga City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Tabernacle Christian School: Closed Wednesday
Talladega City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Talladega County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Talladega College: Closed Wednesday
Tarrant City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Trussville City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Tuscaloosa Academy: Closed Wednesday
Tuscaloosa Christian School: Closed Wednesday
Tuscaloosa City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Tuscaloosa County Schools: Closed Wednesday
UAB: Closed until 1 pm Wednesday
University of Alabama: Resume classes at Noon Wednesday
University of Montevallo: Opening at Noon Wednesday
Vestavia Hills City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Victory Christian School: Closed Wednesday
Walker County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Wallace State Community College: Closed Wednesday
Westbrook Christian School: Closed Wednesday
Winfield City Schools: Closed Wednesday
Winston County Schools: Closed Wednesday
Last updated: Wednesday, January 17 @ 2:24 am
