Atlanta Winter Storm Timeline | Snow, ice, rain breakdown for North Georgia
ATLANTA - The FOX 5 Storm Team is closely monitoring the potential for a high-impact winter storm that's expected to blast North Georgia and the Atlanta metro area with snow, ice, and rain, and is sure to cause some power outages and treacherous road conditions.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued a Winter Storm Watch for metro Atlanta and the majority of North Georgia beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday through Saturday morning.
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes says parts of Atlanta could see 2 to 4 inches of snow, while the Georgia mountains are likely to get between 4 and 6 inches. To make matters worse, the snow will have ice mixed with it, which could cause slippery road conditions.
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Winter Storm Timeline
The Winter Storm Watch begins at 7 a.m. Friday. Right now, we are still 48 hours away from the winter event, but as we get closer, the event is likely to be upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory or a Winter Storm Warning.
No matter where you are in North Georgia on Friday morning, the chance for snow is favorable with some ice mixed in.
Throughout the day on Friday, we are going to see varying levels of snow and ice and as we move through the day on Friday, road conditions are expected to worsen, making it unsafe to drive.
Temperatures will continue to fall, causing continued freezing. On Saturday, high temperatures will climb above freezing, but will then drop back down come nightfall. We'll be in this thaw freeze patter for the next several days following the storm.
Storm Alert Days
The FOX 5 Storm Team has declared Friday and Saturday Storm Alert Days due to the threat of winter weather in our region.
Those who experience freezing rain are expected to see power outages, especially in areas with power lines above ground.
As the storm approaches, residents are advised to stay informed through future updates, which will provide more detailed information on the timing and locations of the expected winter weather. Check the latest FOX 5 Storm Team forecast here.
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The Source: Information for this story was obtained from the National Weather Service. FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes contributed to this report.