Ember Pedersen, 6, left, Lani Pedersen and their dog Tucker walk along Main Ave. in historic downtown Northport, Ala. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. A wet blanket of snow covered much of West Alabama ... more 

Ember Pedersen, 6, left, Lani Pedersen and their dog Tucker walk along Main Ave. in historic downtown Northport, Ala. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. A wet blanket of snow covered much of West Alabama Thursday morning. (AP Photo/The Tuscaloosa News,Dusty Compton ) less