Atlanta and North Georgia dealing with icy, slushy roadways from winter storm
ATLANTA - Winter weather gripped North Georgia on Friday, leaving behind snow, ice, and treacherous road conditions. As temperatures continue to plummet overnight, freezing rain and refreeze on roads pose significant hazards heading into the weekend.
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LIVE UPDATES | Ice threat remains for metro Atlanta, north Georgia following Friday winter storm
A winter storm warning was in effect for north Georgia, including all of metro Atlanta, from 5 a.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday. Areas in the winter storm warning saw several inches of snow on Friday and up to half an inch of ice.
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The snow may be over in north Georgia, but dropping temperatures in the next few hours will lead to dangerous conditions on metro Atlanta's roads and potential power outages.
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A winter storm warning is in effect for all of north Georgia until Saturday. The main impacts are snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice.
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5 a.m. | A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for metro Atlanta until 7 a.m. Saturday, with freezing rain and icy conditions reported, particularly on Buckhead roads like Peachtree and Lenox. Many area schools are closed or delayed; check here for updates. Hazardous travel is expected, and residents are urged to avoid driving where possible.
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Atlanta is bracing for freezing conditions and icy roads as temperatures drop and wintry weather continues to affect the region. Here’s a simplified breakdown of what you need to know:
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As of the latest models Wednesday night, if you live in the far North Georgia mountains, you will likely see about 4-6 inches of snow by the time the storm leaves early Saturday morning. “Little, if any ice will mix in,” Nitz said. The southern parts of the mountains to the northern part of metro Atlanta will see about 2-4 inches of snow.
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