Winter Storm Gianna Brings More Snow to Atlanta

The second winter storm in a week is expected to dump 2-4 inches of snow on metro Atlanta starting Friday night.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:23am

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Rough Draft will provide regular updates on Winter Storm Gianna, which is expected to bring 2-4 inches of snow to metro Atlanta starting Friday night. The Georgia Department of Transportation is preparing by pre-treating roads with brine, focusing first on interstates and critical routes.

Why it matters

The back-to-back winter storms are disrupting daily life and travel in the Atlanta area, prompting school and business closures and raising concerns about public safety on icy roads.

The details

According to weather reports, snow will move into the mountains around midnight on Friday and reach metro Atlanta around sunrise on Saturday. Snow showers are expected to end by early afternoon on Saturday. The Georgia Department of Transportation is preparing by pre-treating roads with brine, starting at 7 a.m. on Friday in most affected areas and at 10 p.m. on Friday in metro Atlanta.

  • Snow will move into the mountains around midnight on Friday, January 30.
  • Snow will reach metro Atlanta around sunrise on Saturday, January 31.
  • Snow showers will come to an end by early afternoon on Saturday, January 31.

The players

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Georgia's transportation infrastructure, including roads and highways.

WSB-TV

A local television news station serving the Atlanta metropolitan area.

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What’s next

Rough Draft will continue to provide live coverage of the storm throughout the weekend, with updates on cancellations and closures.

The takeaway

The back-to-back winter storms in Atlanta are disrupting daily life and raising concerns about public safety, but state and local agencies are working to prepare for the inclement weather by pre-treating roads and providing regular updates to the public.