Updated Monday night after latest models are in. Here’s a cool piece of info: there were multiple teams of Hurricane Hunters dispatched Monday to release dropsondes to measure data in the atmosphere and help improve the data for forecast models. That was a vital decision, which helped update a lot and improve the understanding of this developing system. The new data was important, and demonstrates more moisture in the atmosphere than expected, so a few locations are more likely to receive more snow.
Key Impacts: Little to no impact. Perhaps some flurries. You will want to take precautions for the extreme cold temperatures though. Be a good neighbor and check on any elderly folks who may live around you. Sometimes heating systems struggle to keep up with this level of cold air, which could quickly become dangerous.. Maybe consider giving those folks a backup option, if you are able.
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- Travel Impact: Snow, sleet, and freezing rain will create hazardous travel conditions starting Tuesday afternoon, continuing into Wednesday morning. Even light accumulations could significantly impact roadways.
- Cold Temperatures (The bigger story): Arctic air will maintain below-freezing temperatures for much of the region. Combined with gusty winds, wind chills will be in the teens or single digits Tuesday night. This will be dangerously cold and a rare Extreme Cold Warning has been issued across North Georgia for Sunday night into Monday morning.
- Snow lovers won't love this forecast.
- Snow lovers who also want a change at OC will be very happy in a few days anyways. Ok, back to weather:
Northwest Georgia
Example Cities: Rome, Dalton, Ellijay, Trenton, LaFayetteKey Impacts: Little to no impact. Perhaps some flurries. You will want to take precautions for the extreme cold temperatures though. Be a good neighbor and check on any elderly folks who may live around you. Sometimes heating systems struggle to keep up with this level of cold air, which could quickly become dangerous.. Maybe consider giving those folks a backup option, if you are able.
- Primary precipitation: Light snow, if any.
- Expected snowfall: 0"
Athens
Example Cities: Athens, Madison, Monroe, WatkinsvilleKey Impacts:
- Primary precipitation: Light snow.
- Expected snowfall: 1-3”
- Timing: Snow begins Tuesday evening, and ends before 3am.
- Even light snow will stick rapidly due to subfreezing temperatures. Hazardous travel is very possible.
- Black ice concerns increase Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as refreezing occurs.
Augusta
Example Cities: Augusta, Warrenton, Waynesboro, EvansKey Impacts:
- Primary precipitation: Snow
- Expected snowfall: 1-3”.
- Timing: Snow begins late Tuesday evening, and ends before early Wednesday.
- Even light snow will stick rapidly due to subfreezing temperatures. Hazardous travel is expected.
- Black ice concerns increase Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as refreezing occurs.
Metro Atlanta North
Example Cities: northern Atlanta, Marietta, Roswell, Decatur, Lawrenceville, Canton, Lawrenceville, Milton, Alpharetta, Snellville, Cedartown, DallasKey Impacts:
- Primary precipitation: Light snow, if any.
- Expected snowfall: Up to 1" for most. Honestly, I think it'll actually be 0" for most, especially the farther north you go. But don't give up hope!
- Timing: Snow begins Tuesday evening, and ends before 2am.
- Even light snow will stick rapidly due to subfreezing temperatures. Hazardous travel is very possible.
- Black ice concerns increase Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as refreezing occurs.
Metro Atlanta South + Carrollton
Example Cities: southern Atlanta, Morrow, Stockbridge, Jonesboro, Isondale, Fayetteville, PTC, McDonough, Covington, Carrollton, Tallapoosa, Villa RicaKey Impacts:
- Primary precipitation: Light snow
- Expected snowfall: 1-3” Snow
- Timing: Snow begins late Tuesday afternoon, and ends Tuesday night.
- Even light snow will stick rapidly due to subfreezing temperatures. Hazardous travel is expected.
- Black ice concerns increase Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Central Georgia
Example Cities: Macon, Columbus, Warner Robins, Cordele, Albany, FitzgeraldKey Impacts:
- Primary precipitation: Snow, with a potential for brief periods of sleet or freezing rain.
- Expected snowfall: Mostly 1-3 inches of snow, isolated areas up to 5 inches.
- Timing: Snow begins midday Tuesday and continues into Tuesday evening.
- Macon and Warner Robins: 1-3 inches of snow.
- LaGrange: 1-2 inches of snow, and with periods of sleet or freezing rain possible.
- Columbus: 1-3 inches of snow, and with periods of sleet or freezing rain possible.
- Dublin: Snow will likely arrive later in the day but still accumulate 1-3 inches before tapering off.
- Albany: 2-4 inches of snow, but with periods of sleet or freezing rain possible.
- Hazardous travel is expected in all areas.
Savannah Area
Example Cities: Savannah, Pooler, Richmond HillKey Impacts:
- Primary precipitation: Snow at onset, quickly transitioning to sleet and freezing rain before becoming rain overnight.
- Expected accumulation: Trace snowfall with up to 0.10-0.15 inches of ice possible.
- Timing: Precipitation begins Tuesday evening, with freezing rain transitioning to rain by early Wednesday morning.
- Slippery roads are likely in the evening, particularly bridges and overpasses.
- Cold rain will dominate by midnight, but refreezing could cause black ice concerns early Wednesday morning. Hazardous travel is expected.
Waycross Area
Example Cities: Waycross, Blackshear, Jesup, HomervilleKey Impacts:
- Primary precipitation: Snow and sleet transitioning to freezing rain, then rain.
- Expected accumulation: 1-3 inches snow. Additional sleet will mix in, with up to 0.20 inches of ice possible.
- Timing: Precipitation begins Tuesday afternoon, transitioning to freezing rain by evening and ending as rain early Wednesday morning.
- Freezing rain could lead to hazardous road conditions and isolated power outages.
- Ice accumulation on tree branches and power lines may create additional impacts, especially in rural areas.
Valdosta Area + Thomasville
Example Cities: Valdosta, Lake Park, Quitman, ThomasvilleKey Impacts:
- Primary precipitation: Snow, sleet, and freezing rain, with potential for significant icing.
- Expected accumulation: 1-3 inches of snow, with up to 0.25 inches of ice in some areas.
- Timing: Wintry mix begins Tuesday afternoon, transitioning to freezing rain and tapering off by early Wednesday morning.
- Icy conditions will likely create significant travel hazards across the region, especially on untreated roads and bridges.
- Freezing rain may lead to power outages and tree damage.
Important Notes for All Areas
- Extreme Cold: Wind chills near or below zero are expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Take precautions for pets, pipes, plants, and vulnerable populations.
- Refreezing Risks: Temperatures will remain below freezing overnight into Wednesday, increasing the likelihood of black ice.
- Preparations: Any liquid on the roads anywhere across Georgia will freeze each night next week. Be careful every morning commute
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