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Selma and Dallas County residents were making final preparations on Monday for the possibility of snow on Tuesday.

Daniel Martin, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Birmingham, said Selma was on the edge of a winter storm warning, but the accumulation shouldn’t be too deep.

“The snow should begin around 8 a.m. and taper off around 4 p.m. Right now, we are expecting about an inch to an inch and half of snow for the Selma area,” Martin said. “There could potentially be higher amounts in some areas where heavier snow showers develop. It is likely going to cause some accumulations on roadways and could make travel difficult.

“Probably the morning commute, you should be fine, but the afternoon drive home could be a little treacherous.”

The threat of snow has already prompted Selma City Schools, Dallas County Schools, Wallace Community College Selma and most of the private schools to cancel in-person classes for both Tuesday and Wednesday.

“Due to the potential impact of approaching inclement weather, Wallace Community College Selma, including both the Selma and Demopolis campuses, will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025,” the notice said. “Students are encouraged to log in to their classes via Canvas to complete their syllabus assignments as scheduled. Classes are expected to resume on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, pending weather conditions. The College will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

For the latest information, please visit the Wallace Community College Selma website or follow us on social media. Stay safe and take necessary precautions.”

Martin said some travel issues are likely overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning. However, conditions should improve Wednesday afternoon.

“Temperatures are expected to climb to around 40 degrees Wednesday afternoon,” Martin said. “That will help to clear most of the roadways around the area. Anything that doesn’t dry up could refreeze on Wednesday night. So there could be a couple of slick spots on Thursday morning, but those should all be gone by midday Thursday or Thursday afternoon.”

In addition to the snow, Martin reminded residents that the cold will also be causing a lot of issues. Air temperatures were expected to drop into the teens Tuesday night with wind chills going down to single digits.

He suggested making sure exposed pipes are covered, and any faucets, especially along outer walls, should be left dripping to help prevent pipes from freezing.

He also suggested that residents check on pets and make sure they have access to warmth.