Many North Alabama roads impassable, authorities ask motorists to delay morning commute

State and local North Alabama  law enforcement, emergency management agencies and the National Weather Service Huntsville Office are asking motorists to stay off the roads this morning.

According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) roadway conditions are extremely dangerous throughout Limestone, Morgan, Cullman, Madison, Marshall and Jackson counties.

❄️❄️ ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division
has received reports of icy roadway conditions within the following counties:❄️❄️

Limestone, Morgan, Cullman, Madison, Jackson and Dekalb Counties.

ALEA Troopers will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates accordingly. #alea pic.twitter.com/byExMA6mR8

— Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (@ALEAprotects) December 27, 2022

• Limestone County, roadway conditions are extremely hazardous throughout the county but especially on Huntsville Browns Ferry Road.

• Morgan County, roadway conditions are extremely hazardous throughout the county but especially on U.S. 231 as the roadway approaches Brindlee Mountain.

• Cullman County, roadway conditions are extremely hazardous throughout the county, reports of crashes on Interstate 65 southbound near the mile marker 305 as well as crashes on U.S. 278.

• Madison County, reports that U.S. 231 (Memorial Pkwy) and Alabama 255 (Research Park Blvd) are currently closed in Huntsville, the City of Madison also reports all streets becoming impassible.

• Marshall County, roadway conditions are extremely hazardous.

• Jackson County, roadway conditions are extremely hazardous.

• Dekalb County, roadway conditions are extremely hazardous with specific advisories concerning Alabama 75 and Interstate 59.

Delay Commute

[5:30AM] ⚠️ Patchy freezing fog is possible this morning, contributing to the already hazardous, icy road conditions– avoid driving if possible! Ice is not expected to begin melting until the late morning! ⚠️ #HUNwx pic.twitter.com/juU8mrZnqM

— NWS Huntsville (@NWSHuntsville) December 27, 2022

Multiple agencies are asking people to delay their commutes until late morning, when temps are expected to rise into the 40s.

For a comprehensive  list of impassable roads visit WHNT-19’s story about road closures which was updated at 5:30AM:

Local Authorities Warn of Icy Conditions on Roadways

Stay Tuned

Were you caught by surprise on the roads yesterday when the ice and snow struck North Alabama? Stay tuned to Hville Blast for updates on all the wintery weather.

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