The winter storm track has shifted north this morning, prompting the National Weather Service to extend snowfall predictions and advisories accordingly. The updated forecasts indicate travel difficulties and dangerous road conditions as snow begins to fall.
❄️ What’s Happening: Snowfall totals have been revised upward for central Georgia, where officials now predict significant impacts on travel. The National Weather Service warns road conditions will quickly deteriorate once the snow starts. In addition, snow is now expected further North in Georgia, with Rome now expected to get light snowfall.
Georgia residents can expect snow between now and tomorrow morning.
🚗 Why It Matters: The increased snowfall predictions are likely to cause hazardous travel conditions, with icy roads and reduced visibility creating safety concerns for drivers. Residents are advised to stay off the roads if possible during the storm.
🗺️ What’s Next: Officials continue to monitor the storm’s path as warnings and advisories shift. Residents in affected areas should prepare for possible power outages and stay updated with weather forecasts.
📞 Take Action: If you must drive, reduce speeds, keep an emergency kit in your vehicle, and check road conditions before heading out.
🌟 Remember the Golden Rule: Check on neighbors and family members, especially the elderly or those with limited mobility, to ensure they have everything they need to stay safe during the storm.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.