Atlanta weathered its second winter storm of the season on Tuesday, seeing about an inch of snow across the metro.
NWS Peachtree City GA issues a weather alert on Monday January 27th for Northwest Georgia until January 28th. Check back here for updates.
The National Weather Service issues a Winter Storm Watch when there is potential for significant and hazardous winter weather to affect the area within 48 hours.
Temperatures in the city will feel like they are in the single digits on Monday as extremely cold weather moves into the region.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City expanded and upgraded the Metro Atlanta area into a Winter Storm *Warning* due to the snowfall creating hazardous travel conditions in Metro Atlanta, notably east of I-85 and south of I-20.
Atlanta expects light snow with a high near 31°F and brisk winds; conditions to improve with midweek sunshine.
Metro Atlanta school districts have canceled in-person instruction on Tuesday ahead of predicted below-freezing temperatures and possible snow.
An Extreme Cold Warning and Cold Weather Advisory have been issued for portions of North Georgia. This is the first time Atlanta has ever been placed under an Extreme Cold Warning. This is the first winter these two alerts have been used by the National Weather Service.
Snow and freezing temps prompt Gov. Kemp to declare emergency in Georgia, close state offices, and activate the National Guard.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from Tuesday, Jan. 21 to Wednesday, Jan. 22 for metro Atlanta, and in response the Atlanta Department of Transportation has
School districts across metro Atlanta and South Georgia have started announcing cancellations, delays and digital learning days after the previously issued winter weather watch was upgraded to a winter weather advisory.
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