Snow moves out of metro Atlanta, central Georgia

Snow has moved out of metro Atlanta, according to the FOX 5 Storm Team, but left some last impacts across parts of the area. 

What we know:

The last flurries fell in Clarke and Oglethorpe counties as the storm moved out of our area. The snow stayed mostly south and east of Atlanta, but some metro areas like Henry, Monroe, Putnam, and Troup counties saw flurries.

The further south the area, the more likely it was to see accumulation.

Snow sticks in Putnam County amid winter weather

Winter weather is making its presence known in Putnam County this morning as snow continues to fall and stick to the ground on January 18, 2026. Rain began around 5:00 a.m. before quickly transitioning to snow by about 7:00 a.m., creating slick conditions on local roads. Officials and residents are urging drivers to slow down, allow extra travel time, and use caution, especially on untreated roads, as the system moves through central Georgia.

Eatonton in Putnam County saw snow stick to the roads early this morning, but FOX 5's Rey Llerena said the snow began melting shortly after. At one point, the snowfall in the area was so heavy that visibility decreased in the downtown area. Still, the snow stuck on grassy areas, potentially making it a fun day for sledding.

Forsyth in Monroe County also saw heavy snow. FOX 5's Eli Jordan even found a snowman in the city!

Despite the snow sticking to grassy areas, both Llerena and Jordan said they are not seeing any major traffic disruptions. Despite this, state and city officials urge caution if you are out driving in an area that saw snow.

What's next:

Later Sunday, most of North Georgia will reach the 40s, so the Storm Team believes the moisture will mostly evaporate before nightfall.

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"Any spots that still have liquid on them later this evening, a re-freeze is possible there," according to meteorologist Alex Forbes.

Dig deeper:

Parts of Central Georgia saw higher snow totals than our area. 

No snow for metro Atlanta as storm shifts away

If you’re in metro Atlanta and haven’t seen snow yet, you likely won’t see any today. On Sunday, January 18, 2026, the winter storm system impacting parts of Georgia is shifting away from the metro area. While snow has been reported in parts of central Georgia, conditions in metro Atlanta are expected to remain snow-free as the system continues to move east and weaken.

Macon and Warner Robins were under a Winter Storm Warning, where up to 3 inches of snow could fall. That is a step above the Winter Weather Advisory that parts of North and West Georgia were under. Both those warnings ended at 1 p.m. Tuesday. 

Cameras in Central Georgia showed higher snow totals, with low visibility at times in the early morning.

Is Georgia prepared for snow?

What we know:

The snow cleared out of that area by 11 a.m., according to Forbes. But the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is prepared for any lasting impacts. GDOT crews have been preparing for several days and are stationed across the state. GDOT officials say they are concentrating resources in Central Georgia, where measurable snowfall is more likely.

Metro Atlanta and beyond bracing for winter weather

The metro Atlanta area is preparing for possible winter weather. 

Show us snow in your area!

What you can do:

If it is snowing in your area, you can submit photos and videos to newstipsatlanta@fox.com for a chance to see them live on FOX 5 Atlanta or FOX LOCAL.

How to measure snow

If you want to see how much snow your area received, Forbes said to make sure you are measuring on a flat surface. Measuring in grass can cause inflated totals.