Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Atlanta, GA ∙ Sandy Springs, GA ∙ Athens, GA ∙ Roswell, GA ∙ Johns Creek, GA ∙ Alpharetta, GA ∙ Marietta, GA ∙ Smyrna, GA ∙ Elizabeth, GA ∙ Woolsey, GA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 437 AM EST Thu Jan 9 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 of 2-4 inches in northern Georgia and up to 2 inches in metro Atlanta and points east. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central 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. The weight of ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce scattered power outages. 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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