Winter Weather Alert

WINTER WEATHER RESOURCE INFORMATION

The City of Huntsville and the Emergency Management Agency are monitoring a winter weather event.

Weather-related municipal notices will be posted on this website and the City of Huntsville social media pages.

For real-time information about road conditions and closures, signup to receive notifications through the City Alerts system.

Huntsville Municipal Offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26.

News Releases are posted in the City’s Media Center

ROAD CONDITIONS AND ALERTS

Huntsville Police, in conjunction with the Emergency Operations Center, monitors local city roadways. Road conditions and closures will be publicized through the City Alerts system, local media and the City of Huntsville’s social media pages. Follow the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) for the timeliest updates.

Sign up for City Alerts for road conditions and alerts!

The Alabama Department of Transportation monitors state and federal highways, including I-565, Highway 231 (Memorial Parkway), Highway 72 (University Drive), Highway 431 (Governors Drive), and I-565. For real-time road conditions, the Alabama Department of Transportation encourages individuals to visit algotraffic.com.

Motorists are encouraged to stay off the roads in icy conditions.

HUNTSVILLE TRANSIT

Huntsville Transit resumed normal service Mon, Jan. 26 with the following exceptions:

Route 6: Transit will not service Jones Valley or the Valley Bend Shopping Center. All other stops on Route 6 will operate as usual until 9 p.m.
Routes 7, 8 and 10: On Jan. 26, the pick-up/drop-off stop at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center will move from the parking lot on the north side of the building, to the sidewalk on Blue Spring Road (across from the front of the building). All stops will run as usual until 9 p.m.

Orbit and Access updates are posted on the Public Transportation webpage.

MUNICIPAL COURT

Huntsville Municipal Court will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26. Any hearings prior to 10 a.m. will be rescheduled at a later date.

GARBAGE PICK-UP

If icy road conditions occur, residential service may be delayed one or more days. View the City Garbage Collection page for updates on service collection.

HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES

To report a Huntsville Utilities outage, downed power line, or an emergency, contact:

EMERGENCY: Electric, Gas, Or Water 256-535-4448

Huntsville Utilities Outage Map

Non-Emergency Huntsville Utilities Main Line
256-535-1200

WARMING SHELTERS

The City’s Continuum of Care warming centers remain open through Tuesday, Jan. 27, until temperatures rise above freezing.

Community Warming Center – The Livin’ Room (2820 Governors Drive SW)
Call 256-427-5400 or email rvealeby@nativity-hsv.org
First Stop (206 Stokes St.)
Call 256-533-3391
Downtown Rescue Mission
Call 256-536-2441
Salvation Army (305 Seminole Drive SW)
Call 256-536-9147

If road conditions are safe, Huntsville Transit will provide free transportation to warming centers. If Transit operations are closed, call the Huntsville Police non-emergency number, 256-722-7100.

PET CARE

Huntsville Animal Services will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26.. Please check our webpage for updates.

Animal Services reminds pet owners to take extra care of their furry friends. Pets should be brought indoors, as temperatures and windchill are expected to drop below zero. If that is not possible, extra warm bedding and a heat lamp should be provided. More information is available on the Animal Services webpage.

HUNTSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

For information on closures, visit the Huntsville City School’s website.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

Plan for severe weather events by following tips from our Emergency Management Agency.

WEATHER INFORMATION

The National Weather Service Huntsville issues watches and warnings for Huntsville and all of North Alabama. The latest forecast and weather information is located on the National Weather Service website.

For more weather information, visit our local media partners:

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