Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Atlanta, GA ∙ Athens, GA ∙ Sandy Springs, GA ∙ Roswell, GA ∙ Johns Creek, GA ∙ Alpharetta, GA ∙ Marietta, GA ∙ Smyrna, GA ∙ Winder, GA ∙ Chattanooga Valley, GA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 1112 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Periods of snow, sleet, and freezing rain that could be heavy at times. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3-6 in northern Georgia and 1-3 inches in metro Atlanta and points east. Ice accumulations around a tenth to two tenths of an inch are possible in metro Atlanta and points east. * WHERE...Much of north Georgia. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, with travel likely becoming difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday commute and linger into Saturday morning. Bridges and overpasses could become icy even if temperatures remain slightly above freezing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this hazardous situation. Any slight deviations in temperatures or track of the weather system will result in changes for the precipitation type forecast.

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