Georgia Skywarn

An Ice Storm Warning has been extended to include the metro Altanta counties.

The warning will be in effect Saturday 1PM through Monday 10AM.

WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and
northwest Georgia.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1

NWS Atlanta>

We've posted graphics the last two days that show the probability of 0.10" of ice accumulation (which, while it doesn't sound like a lot, would have adverse impacts on roads and power lines) and 1" of snow accumulation. Here is another way to visualize the forecast as it stands now.

Caveat❗️ Don't get too focused on where exactly the precipitation type transition areas are, as the forecast will undergo more fine-tuning over the next couple days as elements of this weather system become better resolved by models (especially high-resolution ones).