Local law enforcement agencies are urging motorists to use caution as wintry weather moves into the area. Around 8:30 a.m. this morning, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office posted to social media that freezing rain and sleet were creating hazardous driving conditions throughout the county. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office issued a similar warning around mid-morning. Reports of accidents are limited, but slick conditions near Manning caused at least one single-vehicle incident. Nearly all the listening area is under a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, less than an inch of snow accumulation is expected this afternoon, but there is a nearly 100 percent chance of freezing rain combined with high winds. Authorities recommend drivers reduce speed and allow additional space between vehicles if planning to travel later today.
