Is it going to snow again in Atlanta? Extreme Cold Watch issued for Georgia counties

ATLANTA – Dozens of Georgia counties are under an extreme cold vigil over Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend, with temperatures expected to dip into the teens some nights.

The FOX 5 Storm Team is still investigating the potential for snow early in the week. Here’s what we know so far:

What we know:

Atlanta residents spent their Saturday enjoying mild weather. Temperatures hovered around 57 degrees during the day and there were a few isolated rain showers. Therefore, an extreme cold watch issued earlier that morning caught many people by surprise.

According to the National Weather Service, “An Extreme Cold Watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values ​​are possible. As with any warning, adjust your plans to avoid being outside during the coldest parts of the day. Make sure your car has at least half a tank of gas and update your winter survival kit.”

As of Saturday evening, the NWS reported an extraordinary threat to life or property in Hall County, Cherokee County, North Fulton County, DeKalb County, Murray County, Catoosa County, Dawson County, Fannin County, South Fulton County, Towns County, Dade County, Whitfield County , Lumpkin County, Union County, Carroll County, Walker County, Polk County, Gwinnett County, Pickens County, Bartow County, Floyd County, Paulding County, White County, Gilmer County, Douglas County, Gordon County, Cobb County, Haralson County, Chattooga County and Forsyth County.

This warning now covers until Monday at

The arctic air is expected to bring not only colder temperatures, but also potential snowfall.

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Timeline:

• Sunday: Temperatures will drop during the day. Cloudy skies and very light snowfall, if any, is expected in the Northeast, potentially reaching areas like Canton and Dallas. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that brine trucks would begin hitting interstate and state routes at 7 a.m. Sunday to prepare for the inclement weather.

• Sunday night to Monday: Expect dangerously low wind chills, potentially as low as zero degrees, with an Extreme Cold Watch in effect for Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
• Monday: Conditions will be sunny but very cold and windy, with highs near freezing and lows in the teens.
• Tuesday: A wintry mix and potential snowfall is expected. A forecast model suggests snow is likely to move in from the west Tuesday night, affecting areas south of metro Atlanta and extending into southern Georgia. Meanwhile, another model suggests an earlier arrival of snow Tuesday afternoon, with more significant snowfall in North Georgia.

Local perspective:

Residents should prepare for extreme cold and potential snow, especially on Tuesday, with cold weather advisories in place.

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Snowfall totals could reach an inch in Atlanta, with higher amounts expected further south. It could affect any plans to go out on the weekend with Martin Luther King Jr. Day or attend the College Football Playoff Championship game.

After the winter storm that hit metro Atlanta and North Georgia in early January, some schools were closed or largely out of action for an entire week. Many churches canceled Sunday services due to the remaining bad weather.

The FOX 5 Storm Team will be watching the progress of this current cold. If closures or delays are reported for schools, churches or public buildings, they will automatically be listed here.

What you can do:

Georgia residents should monitor the FOX 5 Storm Team’s weather updates for changes in the forecast, especially regarding the timing and impact of the expected snow and cold temperatures. Stay up to date with the latest by downloading the FREE FOX 5 Storm Team App and following along @FOX5StormTeam at X.

This is an evolving weather system. Check back for updates and changes to the forecast as they become available.

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