Atlanta weathered its second winter storm of the season on Tuesday, seeing about an inch of snow across the metro.
While much of metro Atlanta has thawed, parts of Southeast Georgia are still dealing with cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees. NWS issued a freeze warning for parts of Southeast Georgia from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday.
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The National Weather Service issues a Winter Storm Watch when there is potential for significant and hazardous winter weather to affect the area within 48 hours.
Temperatures in the city will feel like they are in the single digits on Monday as extremely cold weather moves into the region.
Atlanta expects light snow with a high near 31°F and brisk winds; conditions to improve with midweek sunshine.
ATLANTA - As a winter storm approaches, both the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the city of Atlanta are taking proactive measures to ensure public safety. GDOT crews have already been dispatched to brine interstates and other critical routes.
Winter weather advisories or winter storm warnings are in place for nine states across the U.S. as of early Tuesday morning, and up to nine inches of snow is forecast by the National Weather Service (NWS) in some parts of the country.
Metro Atlanta school districts have canceled in-person instruction on Tuesday ahead of predicted below-freezing temperatures and possible snow.
Most school districts have announced closures on Wednesday as well. Atlanta Public Schools announced that the district’s schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday and extracurricular activities are canceled. APS schools will share learning plans with families.
School districts across metro Atlanta and South Georgia have started announcing cancellations, delays and digital learning days after the previously issued winter weather watch was upgraded to a winter weather advisory.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Weather Advisory for the Metro Atlanta area, and it will be in effect from Tuesday morning through ...