Do trees actually explode from 'extreme' cold?
Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.
Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.
Wednesday midday weather forecast
High temps in North Georgia are expected to be in the low to mid 50s today under cloudy skies. Tomorrow should be similar. A Winter Storm Watch has now been issued for Friday through Monday.
High temps in North Georgia are expected to be in the low to mid 50s today under cloudy skies. Tomorrow should be similar. A Winter Storm Watch has now been issued for Friday through Monday.
Georgia officials preparing for upcoming ice storm
State and local agencies are mobilizing, with GDOT preparing road treatments and power crews on standby in case of outages.
State and local agencies are mobilizing, with GDOT preparing road treatments and power crews on standby in case of outages.
Goats in coats: Zoo Atlanta’s cutest cold-weather plan
At Zoo Atlanta, a cold snap doesn’t slow things down — it just means it’s time to get creative.
At Zoo Atlanta, a cold snap doesn’t slow things down — it just means it’s time to get creative.
Delta issues travel waiver ahead of winter storm expected in Southeast
Delta Air Lines issued a travel waiver for Atlanta and the Southeast ahead of a predicted weekend winter storm. See the rebooking and cancellation rules.
Delta Air Lines issued a travel waiver for Atlanta and the Southeast ahead of a predicted weekend winter storm. See the rebooking and cancellation rules.
Rockdale asking for donations for homeless before winter storm
Rockdale officials are asking the public to help support people experiencing homelessness this winter through a cold-weather donation drive aimed at providing warmth and dignity during the colder months.
Rockdale officials are asking the public to help support people experiencing homelessness this winter through a cold-weather donation drive aimed at providing warmth and dignity during the colder months.
Winter storm prompts urgent call to foster Atlanta shelter dogs
Shelter officials say they are currently 34 dogs over their target population, creating additional strain at a time when staffing and transportation could be impacted by hazardous weather conditions.
Shelter officials say they are currently 34 dogs over their target population, creating additional strain at a time when staffing and transportation could be impacted by hazardous weather conditions.
Wednesday morning forecast
A "destructive" ice storm is expected this weekend.
A "destructive" ice storm is expected this weekend.
Cobb County’s only winter shelter braces for 12-day freeze as funding thins
MUST Ministries will open Cobb County’s only winter shelter for 12 consecutive days starting Saturday.
MUST Ministries will open Cobb County’s only winter shelter for 12 consecutive days starting Saturday.
Georgia winter storm: 'Destructive' ice, snow threatens metro Atlanta
The FOX 5 Storm Team is warning residents to prepare for a "long duration event" starting Saturday that may last into Monday.
The FOX 5 Storm Team is warning residents to prepare for a "long duration event" starting Saturday that may last into Monday.
Rain to return before weekend winter storm
Rain is expected to return overnight Wednesday into Thursday before an impactful winter storm bring snow and ice to North Georgia. Here's your latest update.
Rain is expected to return overnight Wednesday into Thursday before an impactful winter storm bring snow and ice to North Georgia. Here's your latest update.
Tuesday Night Weather Update
All eyes on the Weekend and the likely of a major winter storm. Short term will be chilly with rain late Wednesday into Thursday. Here is the latest.
All eyes on the Weekend and the likely of a major winter storm. Short term will be chilly with rain late Wednesday into Thursday. Here is the latest.
Rainy late week leads into winter storm
Rain is supposed to come down Thursday before an "impactful" winter storm spreads across Georgia over the weekend. Here's your latest weather update.
Rain is supposed to come down Thursday before an "impactful" winter storm spreads across Georgia over the weekend. Here's your latest weather update.
Georgia winter storm: 5 key terms to know
There's a big storm headed our way. Here are some weather terms you may want to know.
There's a big storm headed our way. Here are some weather terms you may want to know.
Terms to know before winter storm hits
A strong winter storm is predicted to hit Georgia this weekend. Here are some key terms to know as precipitation is expected to vary across the region.
A strong winter storm is predicted to hit Georgia this weekend. Here are some key terms to know as precipitation is expected to vary across the region.
How to dress for a Georgia winter storm
Prepare for Georgia's weekend winter weather! Here's how you should be dressing to battle the cold, ice, and snow.
Prepare for Georgia's weekend winter weather! Here's how you should be dressing to battle the cold, ice, and snow.
Georgia winter storm: Staying warm at home amid the ice, snow
As a winter storm threatens Georgia, here are some practical tips to staying warm inside your home, while staying safe.
As a winter storm threatens Georgia, here are some practical tips to staying warm inside your home, while staying safe.
Tuesday midday forecast
Prepare for winter weather now.
Prepare for winter weather now.
Tuesday morning forecast
Prepare for a potential winter storm.
Prepare for a potential winter storm.
Monday night forecast
Atlanta is currently chilling in the 30s with bone-dry air, but the real headache is the weekend forecast. We’ve got a "battle of the jets" situation: the polar jet is dumping cold air while the Pacific jet drags in moisture from the Gulf. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking that. Here's the latest.
Atlanta is currently chilling in the 30s with bone-dry air, but the real headache is the weekend forecast. We’ve got a "battle of the jets" situation: the polar jet is dumping cold air while the Pacific jet drags in moisture from the Gulf. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking that. Here's the latest.