Ice storm alert: Destructive totals threaten Georgia
A massive winter storm stretching from New York to Houston is currently delivering destructive ice totals to metro Atlanta and Northeast Georgia. FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologists report verified freezing rain in Carrollton and Griffin, with significant ice accumulation threatening to bring down pine trees and cause widespread power outages. While a temporary switch to rain is possible this afternoon, temperatures are expected to plunge into the teens and low 20s tonight, leading to a hazardous refreeze that will keep roads impassable through Monday morning.
A massive winter storm stretching from New York to Houston is currently delivering destructive ice totals to metro Atlanta and Northeast Georgia. FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologists report verified freezing rain in Carrollton and Griffin, with significant ice accumulation threatening to bring down pine trees and cause widespread power outages. While a temporary switch to rain is possible this afternoon, temperatures are expected to plunge into the teens and low 20s tonight, leading to a hazardous refreeze that will keep roads impassable through Monday morning.
Ice Storm Warning: Half-inch totals for NE Georgia
A significant ice storm is gripping the region, with freezing rain glazing trees and surfaces as a "wedge" of Arctic air pushes through. While a brief transition to heavy rain is expected, the combination of accumulating ice and 30 mph wind gusts is already causing power outages and treacherous road conditions. Forecasters warn that overnight moisture will refreeze, potentially dropping wind chills into the single digits by Monday morning.
A significant ice storm is gripping the region, with freezing rain glazing trees and surfaces as a "wedge" of Arctic air pushes through. While a brief transition to heavy rain is expected, the combination of accumulating ice and 30 mph wind gusts is already causing power outages and treacherous road conditions. Forecasters warn that overnight moisture will refreeze, potentially dropping wind chills into the single digits by Monday morning.
Ice glazes Atlanta: Freezing rain coats metro Atlanta
Freezing rain is currently glazing metro Atlanta, with temperatures holding steady at 32°F and creating "shiny" ice on spots like Georgia 400. Meteorologist Alex Forbes warns of a two-wave system: the current morning freezing rain and a more substantial "Wave 2" arriving later this afternoon as a massive winter storm moves in from the west. Significant ice accumulation is already occurring at the airport, while areas further south like Griffin and Carrollton remain on the "transitional cusp" near 33°F.
Freezing rain is currently glazing metro Atlanta, with temperatures holding steady at 32°F and creating "shiny" ice on spots like Georgia 400. Meteorologist Alex Forbes warns of a two-wave system: the current morning freezing rain and a more substantial "Wave 2" arriving later this afternoon as a massive winter storm moves in from the west. Significant ice accumulation is already occurring at the airport, while areas further south like Griffin and Carrollton remain on the "transitional cusp" near 33°F.
Destructive ice storm hits Atlanta: Stay off roads
Freezing rain is currently falling in Midtown and downtown Atlanta as a developing ice storm moves across the region, bringing temperatures down to the freezing mark. Fox 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes reports that a surge of arctic air from South Carolina is fueling the system, with significant ice accumulations already being recorded north and east of the city. An Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. Monday, as authorities warn that travel could become impossible and power outages are expected to increase through the morning hours.
Freezing rain is currently falling in Midtown and downtown Atlanta as a developing ice storm moves across the region, bringing temperatures down to the freezing mark. Fox 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes reports that a surge of arctic air from South Carolina is fueling the system, with significant ice accumulations already being recorded north and east of the city. An Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. Monday, as authorities warn that travel could become impossible and power outages are expected to increase through the morning hours.
Freezing rain reached Atlanta's airport
The metro Atlanta area is currently facing a destructive ice storm as freezing rain transitions from liquid to ice on contact with the ground. Temperatures have plummeted below freezing, driven by a powerful cold air damming (wedge) setup that is pushing arctic air into the region. Forecasters warn that even treated roads will soon become impassable, with ice accumulations of 0.25 to 1 inch expected. This major event, known as Winter Storm Fern, has triggered a State of Emergency as officials prepare for widespread power outages and extreme travel hazards through Monday morning.
The metro Atlanta area is currently facing a destructive ice storm as freezing rain transitions from liquid to ice on contact with the ground. Temperatures have plummeted below freezing, driven by a powerful cold air damming (wedge) setup that is pushing arctic air into the region. Forecasters warn that even treated roads will soon become impassable, with ice accumulations of 0.25 to 1 inch expected. This major event, known as Winter Storm Fern, has triggered a State of Emergency as officials prepare for widespread power outages and extreme travel hazards through Monday morning.
Dangerous ice storm anchors over North Georgia
A dangerous "wedge" of arctic air has anchored over North Georgia, creating a perfect recipe for a significant ice storm. FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley reports that freezing rain is already glazing the metro area, with high-risk "bullseye" zones like Helen and White County facing heavy accumulation. With ice adding up to 2,500 pounds to individual trees, residents should prepare for widespread power outages and a deep freeze lasting through Tuesday morning.
A dangerous "wedge" of arctic air has anchored over North Georgia, creating a perfect recipe for a significant ice storm. FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley reports that freezing rain is already glazing the metro area, with high-risk "bullseye" zones like Helen and White County facing heavy accumulation. With ice adding up to 2,500 pounds to individual trees, residents should prepare for widespread power outages and a deep freeze lasting through Tuesday morning.
Ice starts to accumulate in North Georgia
Freezing rain is falling across North Georgia with many reporting frozen trees and ice sheets across vehicles. The FOX 5 Storm Team is continuing to track as this winter storm moves in.
Freezing rain is falling across North Georgia with many reporting frozen trees and ice sheets across vehicles. The FOX 5 Storm Team is continuing to track as this winter storm moves in.
Ice storm threat: Half-inch adds 2,500 pounds to trees
As a dense "wedge" of cold air settles over Northeast Georgia, a dangerous ice storm is beginning to take hold. Meteorologists describe the phenomena as "molasses-like" cold air that sinks into lower levels and stays "entrenched" for a long period.
As a dense "wedge" of cold air settles over Northeast Georgia, a dangerous ice storm is beginning to take hold. Meteorologists describe the phenomena as "molasses-like" cold air that sinks into lower levels and stays "entrenched" for a long period.
North Georgia glazing begins as temps drop to the 20s
As a dense wedge of arctic air anchors itself over North Georgia, temperatures in cities like Dahlonega and Cornelia have plummeted into the 20s, signaling the start of significant ice glaze on trees and power lines. FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley warns that as moisture from the Gulf meets this "wedge," freezing rain will intensify through Sunday morning, keeping the region below the freezing mark well into lunchtime. While a brief afternoon lull may occur, a secondary front is expected to sweep through Sunday night, flash-freezing any residual moisture and dropping Tuesday morning temperatures into the teens
As a dense wedge of arctic air anchors itself over North Georgia, temperatures in cities like Dahlonega and Cornelia have plummeted into the 20s, signaling the start of significant ice glaze on trees and power lines. FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley warns that as moisture from the Gulf meets this "wedge," freezing rain will intensify through Sunday morning, keeping the region below the freezing mark well into lunchtime. While a brief afternoon lull may occur, a secondary front is expected to sweep through Sunday night, flash-freezing any residual moisture and dropping Tuesday morning temperatures into the teens
Freezing rain to hit northern Gwinnett within the hour
In Northern Gwinnett, temperatures are falling rapidly and are expected to reach the freezing point within the next hour. This temperature drop coincides with precipitation moving into the area, signaling the transition into a major ice storm. Significant ice accumulation between 0.25 and 1 inch is forecast, which is expected to cause widespread power outages and treacherous travel conditions through Monday morning.
In Northern Gwinnett, temperatures are falling rapidly and are expected to reach the freezing point within the next hour. This temperature drop coincides with precipitation moving into the area, signaling the transition into a major ice storm. Significant ice accumulation between 0.25 and 1 inch is forecast, which is expected to cause widespread power outages and treacherous travel conditions through Monday morning.
Arctic air surges: Long night of freezing rain ahead
Arctic air is surging down the Appalachians, dropping temperatures into the lower 30s and 20s across Northeast Georgia as moisture rolls in. FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist David Chandley warns of a "long night" of freezing rain, with high-resolution modeling showing the icy "pink" zones expanding into metro Atlanta by the wee hours. While the South Side may see mostly rain, cities like Gainesville, Athens, and Canton are bracing for a treacherous mess by 5 a.m.
Arctic air is surging down the Appalachians, dropping temperatures into the lower 30s and 20s across Northeast Georgia as moisture rolls in. FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist David Chandley warns of a "long night" of freezing rain, with high-resolution modeling showing the icy "pink" zones expanding into metro Atlanta by the wee hours. While the South Side may see mostly rain, cities like Gainesville, Athens, and Canton are bracing for a treacherous mess by 5 a.m.
Freezing rain overnight: What you need to know
A dangerous weather "wedge" is anchoring over North Georgia, bringing a triple threat of freezing rain, heavy icing, and potential thunderstorms. While the south faces heavy rain, the northern metro suburbs are bracing for significant ice accumulations that will peak during the wee hours of Sunday and persist through the afternoon.
A dangerous weather "wedge" is anchoring over North Georgia, bringing a triple threat of freezing rain, heavy icing, and potential thunderstorms. While the south faces heavy rain, the northern metro suburbs are bracing for significant ice accumulations that will peak during the wee hours of Sunday and persist through the afternoon.
Dangerous ice headed into North Georgia
A "destructive" ice storm began moving into North Georgia on Saturday night, with meteorologists warning of heavy icing and power outages through the weekend. While temperatures in Atlanta hovered at 40 degrees early in the evening, the "feels like" temperature had already hit the freezing mark as moisture moved in from the west.
A "destructive" ice storm began moving into North Georgia on Saturday night, with meteorologists warning of heavy icing and power outages through the weekend. While temperatures in Atlanta hovered at 40 degrees early in the evening, the "feels like" temperature had already hit the freezing mark as moisture moved in from the west.
Countdown to the Georgia ice storm
Here's what you need to know about the timing of tonight's ice storm. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the timing and intensity.
Here's what you need to know about the timing of tonight's ice storm. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the timing and intensity.
Timeline for freezing rain, icy conditions in Atlanta
Freezing rain overnight will turn into dangerously icy condition on Sunday. To throw a further wrench into things, the cold windy will be whipping. The FOX 5 Storm Team continues to track the latest.
Freezing rain overnight will turn into dangerously icy condition on Sunday. To throw a further wrench into things, the cold windy will be whipping. The FOX 5 Storm Team continues to track the latest.
Winter storm to move in on North Georgia
A large winter storm is bringing dangerous ice and high winds to North Georgia with freezing rain expected to begin Saturday night. Conditions will continue among subfreezing temperatures over the next few days.
A large winter storm is bringing dangerous ice and high winds to North Georgia with freezing rain expected to begin Saturday night. Conditions will continue among subfreezing temperatures over the next few days.
Winter storm inches closer to North Georgia
A large winter storm system covering parts of the US is moving closer to Georgia. Main impacts are expected to hit overnight Saturday into Sunday. FOX 5 Storm Team continues tracking the storm.
A large winter storm system covering parts of the US is moving closer to Georgia. Main impacts are expected to hit overnight Saturday into Sunday. FOX 5 Storm Team continues tracking the storm.
Heavy winds, ice expected from winter storm
A winter storm is bringing damaging amounts of ice to North Georgia. Forecasters say high winds and ice will start Saturday evening and persist into Sunday. Here's the latest update.
A winter storm is bringing damaging amounts of ice to North Georgia. Forecasters say high winds and ice will start Saturday evening and persist into Sunday. Here's the latest update.
North Georgia ice storm breakdown
Significant icing is expected to occur in North Georgia overnight Saturday into Sunday. An ice storm warning remains in effect as the storm begins to enter the state. Here's the latest.
Significant icing is expected to occur in North Georgia overnight Saturday into Sunday. An ice storm warning remains in effect as the storm begins to enter the state. Here's the latest.
Georgia ice storm timing and impacts
Freezing rain and subfreezing temperatures are expected to move in overnight Saturday. FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Handley describes the storm as a "long duration" event. Here's the latest.
Freezing rain and subfreezing temperatures are expected to move in overnight Saturday. FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Handley describes the storm as a "long duration" event. Here's the latest.