Confidence increasing that precipitation will fall as mainly rain for areas west of I-65 on Friday morning. There is still the potential for a period of freezing rain east of I-65, especially in higher elevations of Jackson, Dekalb Counties.
 
There will be the potential for some slick spots on bridges/overpasses east of I-65, as well as some roadways in the higher elevations. So it will be a good idea to use caution when traveling early Friday, especially over Northeast Alabama.
 
However, even where freezing rain is occurring Friday morning – temperatures will warm ABOVE freezing by midday and this will end any ice issues.
 
Here is an updated map outlining the potential for freezing rain across North Alabama Friday morning: