GDOT activates winter weather response as dangerous ice storm approaches
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is shifting to "all hands on deck" as a significant winter storm threatens to blanket North and Central Georgia with dangerous ice.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is shifting to "all hands on deck" as a significant winter storm threatens to blanket North and Central Georgia with dangerous ice.
Georgia ice storm track update
Tracking weekend ice storm followed by dangerous cold temperatures.
Tracking weekend ice storm followed by dangerous cold temperatures.
Friday weather forecast update: Ice storm this weekend
Tracking weekend ice storm followed by dangerously low temperatures.
Tracking weekend ice storm followed by dangerously low temperatures.
Cobb County firefighters brace for treacherous conditions as winter storm approaches
Cobb County firefighters are ramping up staffing and preparing specialized equipment to handle the unique dangers of subfreezing emergency responses.
Cobb County firefighters are ramping up staffing and preparing specialized equipment to handle the unique dangers of subfreezing emergency responses.
Georgia Power: Winter storm may cause ‘2–3 day outage or longer’
Residents should prepare for power outages lasting three days or longer due to heavy weekend icing.
Residents should prepare for power outages lasting three days or longer due to heavy weekend icing.
Georgia Winter Storm Watch | Crippling ice storm's timing, intensity: 'This is no joke'
Heavy freezing rain and ice buildup pose a significant threat for widespread power outages and downed trees.
Heavy freezing rain and ice buildup pose a significant threat for widespread power outages and downed trees.
University of Georgia prepares for winter storm: Possible Monday closure
UGA anticipates closing on Monday, Jan. 26, due to predicted ice accumulation and dangerous travel conditions.
UGA anticipates closing on Monday, Jan. 26, due to predicted ice accumulation and dangerous travel conditions.
How to prevent frozen pipes and furnace failure during a winter storm
Change air filters immediately to maintain system efficiency and prevent mechanical failure during extreme temperature drops.
Change air filters immediately to maintain system efficiency and prevent mechanical failure during extreme temperature drops.
Thursday Night Weather Update
A few overnight showers and then cloudy on Friday. The winter storm arrives on Saturday with the likelihood of freezing rain into Sunday. Some areas of North Georgia will experience a major ice storm. Here are the details.
A few overnight showers and then cloudy on Friday. The winter storm arrives on Saturday with the likelihood of freezing rain into Sunday. Some areas of North Georgia will experience a major ice storm. Here are the details.
Your pre-snow (or ice) storm shopping list
A major winter storm will arrive this weekend, potentially causing widespread power outages and making travel nearly impossible. Here’s how to get your pantry ready.
A major winter storm will arrive this weekend, potentially causing widespread power outages and making travel nearly impossible. Here’s how to get your pantry ready.
Thursday afternoon weather forecast
Georgia is facing a round of intense rain followed by multiple nights of freezing temperatures, creating a high risk for dangerous icy conditions. While the chance of snow remains low, residents should prepare for slick roads, possible power issues, and hazardous travel.
Georgia is facing a round of intense rain followed by multiple nights of freezing temperatures, creating a high risk for dangerous icy conditions. While the chance of snow remains low, residents should prepare for slick roads, possible power issues, and hazardous travel.
Thursday midday weather forecast
Thursday's high temp is expected to be in the low 50s with an 80% chance of rain. Similar weather is expected Friday during the day before conditions begin to worsen.
Thursday's high temp is expected to be in the low 50s with an 80% chance of rain. Similar weather is expected Friday during the day before conditions begin to worsen.
Winter Storm Watch: Possible ice totals for North Georgia
The FOX 5 Storm Team stresses that this system is primarily an ice storm, not a snowstorm, making impacts harder to predict and potentially more severe.
The FOX 5 Storm Team stresses that this system is primarily an ice storm, not a snowstorm, making impacts harder to predict and potentially more severe.
Gov. Kemp issues a State of Emergency for Georgia ahead of storm
Gov. Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency for all of Georgia during a virtual update about the approaching winter storm on Thursday morning.
Gov. Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency for all of Georgia during a virtual update about the approaching winter storm on Thursday morning.
Thursday morning weather forecast
Thursday is starting out kind of soggy with high temps in the low 50s today and cloudy skies. More severe weather is on the way later this week.
Thursday is starting out kind of soggy with high temps in the low 50s today and cloudy skies. More severe weather is on the way later this week.
Georgia Power crews stand by as ice threatens long-lasting power outages
Georgia officials and utility crews are readying for "significant, long-lasting power outages" this weekend.
Georgia officials and utility crews are readying for "significant, long-lasting power outages" this weekend.
Georgia Winter Storm Watch: Major ice threat looms
A dangerous mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will sweep into North Georgia beginning late Friday night. A Winter Storm Watch has already been issued for over 20 counties, with the FOX 5 Storm Team warning of potential ice accumulations up to an inch that could make travel impossible and trigger widespread power outages.
A dangerous mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will sweep into North Georgia beginning late Friday night. A Winter Storm Watch has already been issued for over 20 counties, with the FOX 5 Storm Team warning of potential ice accumulations up to an inch that could make travel impossible and trigger widespread power outages.
Wednesday evening forecast: Georgia braves for ice, snow
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a major winter storm set to move through North Georgia this weekend, bringing a dangerous mix of freezing rain, ice, and snow.
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a major winter storm set to move through North Georgia this weekend, bringing a dangerous mix of freezing rain, ice, and snow.
Georgia braces for dangerous weekend ice accumulation
As a major event approaches, the FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a high-impact, long-duration winter storm set to hit North Georgia. Chief Meteorologist David Chandley warns that while snow totals may decrease, ice accumulation is expected to rise, posing a significant threat to power lines and trees through Sunday
As a major event approaches, the FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a high-impact, long-duration winter storm set to hit North Georgia. Chief Meteorologist David Chandley warns that while snow totals may decrease, ice accumulation is expected to rise, posing a significant threat to power lines and trees through Sunday
Wednesday Night Weather Update
Scat showers thru the night and into Thursday morning with temps in the upper 30s to low 40s. More showers thru the day with highs in the low 50s. The winter weather risks roll in late Friday night and into the Weekend. Right now, the greatest threat for North Georgia will be freezing rain producing ice accumulations. Here is the latest.
Scat showers thru the night and into Thursday morning with temps in the upper 30s to low 40s. More showers thru the day with highs in the low 50s. The winter weather risks roll in late Friday night and into the Weekend. Right now, the greatest threat for North Georgia will be freezing rain producing ice accumulations. Here is the latest.