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LIVE: Schools closing ahead of snow, ice threat on Friday | Full list

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  January 9, 2025 6:32pm EST
Winter Weather
FOX 5 Atlanta
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The Brief

    • A winter storm is expected to cause some weather closings across North Georgia and the Atlanta metro area on Friday.
    • The FOX 5 Storm Team has declared Friday and Saturday as Storm Alert Days due to the threat of snow and ice.
    • This is a live list of closures which will be updated as it is reported.

ATLANTA - School districts across metro Atlanta and North Georgia are closely monitoring the potential for snow and ice on Friday. Some schools have opted to close their doors altogether or transition to an online learning day. The timing of the storm plays a big factor in the decision.

All of North Georgia and parts of cental Georgia will be under a Winter Storm Watch beginning on Friday and continuing through Saturday. A watch means that heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain is possible and that Georgians should begin preparing for possible power outages or dangerous road conditions. 

The FOX 5 Storm Team is monitoring the threat of snow and ice as early as 7 a.m. Friday. This could force closures and cancelations across the state. 

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Winter storm to hit metro Atlanta

A Winter Storm Watch for North Georgia is set to begin at 7 a.m. Friday. However, it is likely to be upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory or a Winter Storm Warning as the day approaches.

According to FOX 5 meteorologists, there is a strong chance of snow across North Georgia on Friday morning, with some areas also seeing ice. The FOX 5 Storm Team has declared Friday and Saturday as Storm Alert Days due to the threat of snow and ice. Additionally, there is a risk of power outages, which could increase in areas experiencing freezing rain.

As the storm approaches, residents are advised to stay informed through future updates, which will provide more detailed information on the timing and locations of the expected winter weather. Check the latest FOX 5 Storm Team forecast here.

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The Source: School closings are announced by district. The FOX 5 Storm Team and the National Weather Service contributed to this report.

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