Georgia Braces for Potential Weekend Snow

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A coastal storm this weekend is likely to spread snow across parts of the south and mid-Atlantic, with the possibility of some snow making its way into Georgia. While the highest chance of accumulating snow is east of Atlanta, at least flurries and scattered snow showers are possible from west Georgia through the city.

Why it matters

Snowfall in Georgia, even light accumulations, can have significant impacts on travel, schools, and daily life for residents. The Severe Weather Team 2 is closely monitoring the storm's track, as any westward shift could mean a better chance for accumulating snow in the Atlanta metro area.

The details

As of Wednesday, Severe Weather Team 2 is confident about two things: the coldest air of the season will arrive late Friday night into Saturday, with highs struggling to make it out of the 20s, and any precipitation that does make it into north Georgia will be a form of dry snow. The key factor will be how far west the low-pressure area tracks off the East coast this weekend, as that will determine the chance for accumulating light snow.

• Late Friday night into Saturday, the coldest air of the season arrives.
• This weekend, a coastal storm is likely to spread snow across parts of the south and mid-Atlantic.

What’s next

Severe Weather Team 2 is watching the storm's track closely, as any shift west could mean a better chance for accumulating snow in the Atlanta metro area.