Southern snow threatens to slicken streets in several states

ATLANTA (AP) — Forecasters are warning that a winter storm could soon bring snow and a wintry mix of precipitation to a large section of the Deep South.

The National Weather Service on Thursday has winter weather advisories covering parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and Birmingham, Alabama, are among cities covered by the advisories.

Forecasters say that up to one inch of snow is expected in some areas, by Friday morning — a time period which will include morning commutes to work in many parts of the region.

Forecasts call for light snow accumulation around the metro Atlanta area.