The National Weather Service continued to monitor the chances for snow for Alabama next Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecasters were confident about the probability of dangerously cold temperatures across the state next week. The confidence level drops off significantly when it comes to the possibility of snow, however.

As a wave of cold weather brought snow and sleet to the Deep South, Alabama residents focused on safety as well as fun.

It’s the track of that low that will determine if Alabama gets any winter precipitation. If it tracks closer to the Gulf Coast, then Alabama could potentially see some snow or ice. But if it tracks farther south then Alabama could see little to no precipitation.

Colder-than-normal temperatures are expected to remain in Alabama, with a system bringing bitterly cold air into the state next week. And the long-range forecasts from the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center are calling for the pattern of below-normal conditions to remain in place until Feb. 7, at least.