TUPELO, Miss. (WJTV) – Snow fell in North Mississippi overnight.

The winter storm meant slow going for drivers in Tupelo. The snow began falling around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, January 10, building up on roadways and driveways.

Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan declared a Local Emergency in advance of the winter storm. Salt trucks pre-treated roads in the city.

Public Works crews were out clearing roads with snow plows. They focused on main roadways and roads that are a single entrance or exit for residential areas.

Officials said additional equipment has also been brought in to aid in efforts to remove snow and ice from the roads.