He decided not to risk it any longer and took a break in the West Tennessee town of Parkers Crossroads. The winter storm, which began with an icy mix before turning to snow, forced schools and businesses to close in Tennessee and Kentucky. Heavy snow made visibility difficult and a mixture of snow, ice and sand used to dry out the roads became a slushy mess and made for hazardous driving. In nearby Mayfield in western Kentucky, postal workers arrived at work to find their delivery vehicles iced over. Several colleges and universities in both states also canceled classes, including at Vanderbilt University, Murray State University and Western Kentucky University.

Source: ABC News January 12, 2018 13:15 UTC