Monday evening forecast
Arctic air is expected to push temperatures into the teens across the metro area, with single digits forecasted for the mountain counties. Here's the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.
Arctic air is expected to push temperatures into the teens across the metro area, with single digits forecasted for the mountain counties. Here's the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.
White County faces ‘worst natural disaster’ in history
White County is currently facing its "worst natural disaster" after a severe ice storm devastated the local power grid. The storm brought down dozens of trees and power lines, leaving 8,200 households, roughly one-third of the county, without electricity for over 24 hours.
White County is currently facing its "worst natural disaster" after a severe ice storm devastated the local power grid. The storm brought down dozens of trees and power lines, leaving 8,200 households, roughly one-third of the county, without electricity for over 24 hours.
Monday midday weather forecast
Monday is clear and cold with even colder temperatures expected overnight.
Monday is clear and cold with even colder temperatures expected overnight.
Monday morning forecast
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Sunday night weather update
The precip has moved out, now dry and cold air will move in overnight with wind chills in the single digits. Here are the details.
The precip has moved out, now dry and cold air will move in overnight with wind chills in the single digits. Here are the details.
Georgia braces for frigid Monday after major ice event
A massive winter storm is moving across Georgia, transitioning from heavy rain in Milledgeville and Sandersville to a looming deep freeze for Metro Atlanta. While the worst of the "icy stuff" has pushed into the Carolinas and Northern New England—where snow totals have topped a foot—the South is now bracing for a dangerous drop in temperature.
A massive winter storm is moving across Georgia, transitioning from heavy rain in Milledgeville and Sandersville to a looming deep freeze for Metro Atlanta. While the worst of the "icy stuff" has pushed into the Carolinas and Northern New England—where snow totals have topped a foot—the South is now bracing for a dangerous drop in temperature.
Black ice and downed trees make commutes 'dicey'
As a winter storm exits, the FOX 5 Storm Team is warning of an "invisible factor" on the horizon: aggressive winds and a sharp drop in wind chill. While showers and a wintry mix are tapering off across Georgia and Alabama, falling temperatures and gusts up to 30 mph are creating a "perfect recipe" for downed trees and power outages. Residents are urged to bundle up as "feels like" temperatures are expected to plummet into the teens, and even near zero in the foothills, by Tuesday morning.
As a winter storm exits, the FOX 5 Storm Team is warning of an "invisible factor" on the horizon: aggressive winds and a sharp drop in wind chill. While showers and a wintry mix are tapering off across Georgia and Alabama, falling temperatures and gusts up to 30 mph are creating a "perfect recipe" for downed trees and power outages. Residents are urged to bundle up as "feels like" temperatures are expected to plummet into the teens, and even near zero in the foothills, by Tuesday morning.
Winter storm moving out of Georgia
The second wave of the winter storm is moving out of Georgia but leaving a wave of power outages and downed trees in its ways.
The second wave of the winter storm is moving out of Georgia but leaving a wave of power outages and downed trees in its ways.
Winter storm brings ice, power outages
Parts of North Georgia, like White, Rabun, and Lumpkin counties, are experiencing significant power outages. While some areas may experience temporary relief from ice melt, a refreeze is expected overnight. Here's your latest weather update.
Parts of North Georgia, like White, Rabun, and Lumpkin counties, are experiencing significant power outages. While some areas may experience temporary relief from ice melt, a refreeze is expected overnight. Here's your latest weather update.
New weather alerts, warnings for North Georgia
New weather alerts and warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Much of metro Atlanta and North Georgia is under an Ice Storm Warning until 10 a.m. Monday.
New weather alerts and warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Much of metro Atlanta and North Georgia is under an Ice Storm Warning until 10 a.m. Monday.
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.