“If current forecast model trends hold, and so far they have for the last 48 hours or so, this could become a dangerous winter event for the northern half of the state of Alabama,” the weather service in Birmingham said in its Tuesday forecast discussion.

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Huntsville and Madison County officials will brief residents on winter storm preparations, offering safety guidance and updates ahead of the weekend's weather.