🌡️ The Gist: A winter weather advisory is in effect for North Georgia with snow, sleet, and freezing rain anticipated through Tuesday morning.
🔍 The Details: North and Central Georgia are under a winter storm warning until 7 a.m. Tuesday. Snow could accumulate up to two inches with ice accumulation reaching a tenth of an inch. A winter weather advisory also remains in place until 10 a.m. Tuesday, cautioning against a light glaze of ice and trace snow amounts.
📊 By The Numbers:
- Snow accumulation: Up to 2 inches.
- Ice accumulation: Up to 0.1 inches.
- Wind chill forecast: Between minus 5 to 10 degrees Tuesday evening.
🌐 In Context: The areas of greatest concern include Dade, Walker, and Catoosa counties. The precipitation is expected to begin as snow before transitioning to a wintry mix and possibly ending as light freezing drizzle.
❗ Why It Matters: The expected conditions could lead to hazardous travel, particularly on untreated roads and overpasses. The forecasted cold could result in refreezing and the development of black ice.
🏘️ What You Can Do: Residents are advised to follow weather updates closely, avoid travel if possible, and prepare homes and vehicles for cold-weather emergencies.
📅 What’s Next?: After the storm passes, dangerously cold temperatures are expected to hit the region Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Warmer temperatures are forecasted for Thursday and Friday, with another round of cold potentially arriving next weekend.
