cold weather
Much of U.S. faces subzero temperatures, snow and high winds in coming days
In some parts of the Plains region, the National Weather Service expects temperatures to reach as low as the negative 20s and 30s.
In pictures: snow blankets Birmingham
Snow fell across the Birmingham area early Friday morning, making roadways dangerous, with officials urging residents to avoid travel if possible. Many schools closed in advance of the winter weather giving children the chance to revel in the snow.
