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Demopolis and Marengo 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 Demopolis 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 a half inch to an inch of snow for the Demopolis 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 Demopolis City Schools, Marengo County Schools and Linden City Schools to cancel in-person classes for Tuesday and Wednesday. All three districts will have an e-learning day.

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.