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The National Weather Service in Peachtree City is warning Georgians to stay off roads across large portions of the state. 2 to 6 inches of snow is expected to fall in the Southwest region of the state, with 0 to 1 inch or more in Atlanta and suburbs. 

A winter storm is affecting Georgia through Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Temperatures should rise above freezing in most areas by Thursday, Jan. 23. Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a statewide state of emergency Monday ahead of the impending freezing temperatures and winter weather expected to affect Georgia over the next few days.

  • WHAT: Periods of snow that could be moderate to heavy at times. 
  • WHERE: Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.
  • WHEN: From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday.
  • IMPACTS: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

Please plan accordingly if you will be outdoors. Prolonged exposure to below-freezing temperatures can cause frostbite. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Check on vulnerable people to make sure they have adequately warm shelter indoors. 

Bring pets inside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Please follow these tips from GEMA as you prepare for the cold. 

Here is a list of warming centers in Atlanta.

See important warnings and updates from state authorities below.

This is a developing story.

 

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