Escambia County offices and public schools will close on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to a Winter Storm Watch, officials announced. Essential

Initially schools were only going to close Tuesday, but as the weather forecast grows worse, Escambia joined Santa Rosa in extending closure.

“Effective immediately, all Escambia County roads and bridges should be considered impassable until further notice. Citizens are advised that when roads and bridges become impassable, all travel should be suspended or delayed. Only emergency vehicles should travel on county roads and bridges until further notice.”

S chool administrators in Bryan County and Effingham County are taking extra precaution to protect students and staff as a winter storm is expected to make landfall Tuesday aftern