Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Atlanta, GA ∙ Sandy Springs, GA ∙ Athens, GA ∙ Johns Creek, GA ∙ Roswell, GA ∙ Alpharetta, GA ∙ Marietta, GA ∙ Smyrna, GA ∙ Jersey, GA ∙ Homer, GA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 1150 AM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher totals possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees below zero to the lower teens above zero on Saturday and from ten degrees below zero to to the single digits above zero Saturday night and Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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