Winter Weather

A powerful winter storm is moving into metro Atlanta and North Georgia on Friday, bringing snow, sleet, freezing rain, and hazardous road conditions.

Hall County emergency officials are gearing up for a potentially hazardous winter storm, preparing roads and emergency crews ahead of Friday.

Crews have been treating roads in North Georgia since Wednesday, with efforts ramping up across the metro Atlanta area and Northwest Georgia.

Emergency crews and residents in western Georgia spent Thursday preparing for a winter storm expected to bring freezing rain, ice, and gusty winds Friday morning.

Public transit services across metro Atlanta are adjusting operations in response to the forecasted severe winter storm expected to impact the region starting Friday.

The City of South Fulton offices will be closed on Friday, but there will be a virtual emergency operations center handling all responses.

The City of Atlanta is taking no chances as it prepares for an incoming winter storm expected to hit the area on Friday.

School districts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia are closely monitoring the potential for snow and ice on Friday.

Ice and snow are on the way with this winter storm.

A winter storm threatens to bring a mix of snow, ice and freezing temperatures to metro Atlanta. Atlanta Fire Rescue says danger can accompany those conditions especially when you are trying to keep your home warm.

Cobb County officials held a meeting on Wednesday afternoon to make sure they would have everything covered before the winter storm moves in this weekend.

As the temperatures continue to drop, there's also the risk of frozen and bursting pipes.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has activated its winter weather response plan.

Right now, we are still 48 hours away from the winter event, but as we get closer, it is likely to be upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory or a Winter Storm Warning.

North Georgia and metro Atlanta residents are gearing up to be hit with some serious inclement weather this weekend – snow and ice included. One grocery retailer is urging people not to “panic buy."

While winter weather often prompts panic, it can also bring opportunities for family fun—provided everyone stays safe.