Winter Storm Warning Issued for East Georgia

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A snowstorm is expected in north Georgia, with dangerous travel conditions anticipated on Saturday morning into the afternoon. Snow is forecast to develop in the northeast Georgia mountains on Friday evening, then spread west to the Atlanta metro area after midnight, continuing along and east of I-75 through Saturday afternoon.

Why it matters

This winter storm could create hazardous driving conditions and potential power outages across a large swath of Georgia, impacting travel and daily activities for residents in the affected areas.

The details

According to forecasts, the snow is expected to start developing in the northeast Georgia mountains on Friday evening, then spread west to the Atlanta metro area after midnight. The snow will continue along and east of I-75, including much of the metro Atlanta region, through Saturday afternoon. Snowfall totals are expected to reach 2-4 inches in east Georgia, with up to 2 inches possible in metro Atlanta, mainly east of I-75. Gusty winds up to 35 mph are also anticipated by Saturday afternoon.

• Friday evening: Snow developing in the northeast Georgia mountains.
• After midnight: Snow developing in east Georgia, building west to I-75 in Atlanta.
• Saturday morning: Snow continues along and east of I-75, including much of metro Atlanta.
• Saturday afternoon: Snow gradually moves out of north Georgia by 4 p.m.

What’s next

Weather forecasters will continue to monitor the storm's progress and provide updated information on snowfall totals and travel impacts throughout the weekend.