Georgia residents will face icy roads for another day, as overnight freezing temperatures mean many surfaces won’t see much relief.

🌤️ What’s Happening: Sunshine and a few hours of above-freezing temperatures may improve some road conditions today. However, shaded areas or untreated surfaces are unlikely to thaw completely. With temperatures dropping below freezing again tonight, slick spots will persist, especially on less-traveled roads.

🚗 Why It Matters: Commuters and travelers should remain cautious. The risk of black ice remains high, particularly in spots where melting water refreezes overnight. Hazardous conditions could disrupt morning travel Thursday, so planning ahead is critical.

📅 What’s Next: Drivers should expect icy patches on roads early Thursday and exercise extra caution in shaded areas or on bridges and overpasses. Authorities recommend delaying travel until midday if possible, when temperatures are expected to rise again.

🛠️ Take Action: Residents are urged to:

  • Drive slowly and allow extra time to reach destinations.
  • Stay updated with local weather reports.
  • Use salt or sand on driveways and sidewalks to prevent slips.

Remember, while sunny skies are a welcome break, freezing nights keep the ice in play.

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B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.