Up to six inches of snow fell across area Tuesday. See more on page 2A.
It started with sleet about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday and then snow began to fall and continued for most of the day across the Tri-City Ledger reading area shutting down stores, roads and more with at least 3 to 4 inches of snow that was still falling Tuesday afternoon.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for multiple counties that included Escambia, Conecuh Monroe and Monroe counties due to the winter storm that dropped up to 6 inches of snow Tuesday.
Gov. Ivey's order allows the national guard to assist counties and it also directs the Alabama Emergency Management Agency to make assessments of the damage in the affected area.
Escambia County Engineer Parker Ross sent out a notice Tuesday morning saying "Effectively immediately, all county roads and bridges should be considered impassable until further notice".
"Citizens are advised that when roads and bridges become impassable, all travel should be suspended or delayed," Ross wrote. "Only emergency vehicles should travel on county roads until further notice."
Ross said county crews have been working to clear certain roads. He also noted that no roads or bridges have been closed but noted motorists need to pay attention to the conditions.
Escambia County Emergency Management Director David Adams said the prediction of snow in the area was increased to 4 to 6 inches across the area. He also said by Thursday, temperatures should reach 40 degrees, which will melt the snow.
