Georgia snow and ice prep checklist for weekend winter weather
Georgia is bracing for a winter storm that models suggest will produce a wintry mix at best, or snow and ice at worst. Now is the time to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Georgia is bracing for a winter storm that models suggest will produce a wintry mix at best, or snow and ice at worst. Now is the time to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Major winter storm threatens Georgia this weekend
A winter storm is forecast to impact north and central Georgia from Friday night through Sunday, January 25, 2026, bringing a significant threat of snow, ice, and a wintry mix. While temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to remain in the 40s and 50s, a major "Arctic blast" will push into the Southeast by the weekend.
A winter storm is forecast to impact north and central Georgia from Friday night through Sunday, January 25, 2026, bringing a significant threat of snow, ice, and a wintry mix. While temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to remain in the 40s and 50s, a major "Arctic blast" will push into the Southeast by the weekend.
Cold week, possible wintry mix for weekend
The cold is here to stay, with wintry precipitation looking like a high possibility for the weekend. Here's your latest update.
The cold is here to stay, with wintry precipitation looking like a high possibility for the weekend. Here's your latest update.
Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
Monday morning forecast
Dry week ahead of more wintery weather.
Dry week ahead of more wintery weather.
Sunday night forecast
Cool week ahead with a chance of more winter weather.
Cool week ahead with a chance of more winter weather.
Snow moves out of metro Atlanta, central Georgia
Snow flurries moved through metro Atlanta into Central Georgia Sunday morning.
Snow flurries moved through metro Atlanta into Central Georgia Sunday morning.
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Snow moving out of Metro Atlanta this morning, black ice possible tonight
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes says the winter weather alerts will be in place until 1 PM.
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes says the winter weather alerts will be in place until 1 PM.
Snow begins to fall in South Georgia
FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Alex Forbes track winter weather across South Georgia and the metro Atlanta area alongside reporters Marc Teichner, Rey Llerena and Eli Jordan.
FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Alex Forbes track winter weather across South Georgia and the metro Atlanta area alongside reporters Marc Teichner, Rey Llerena and Eli Jordan.
Snow in metro Atlanta: Flurries possible Sunday as system shifts north
Metro Atlanta could see Sunday morning snow flurries while Central Georgia prepares for up to 3 inches of snow and Winter Weather Advisories.
Metro Atlanta could see Sunday morning snow flurries while Central Georgia prepares for up to 3 inches of snow and Winter Weather Advisories.
Sunday snow flurries possible around metro Atlanta
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the chance of snow flurries in southern parts of metro Atlanta.
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the chance of snow flurries in southern parts of metro Atlanta.
Saturday evening forecast
Some areas of metro Atlanta are preparing for snow.
Some areas of metro Atlanta are preparing for snow.
Sunday morning chance of snow in Georgia; winter weather advisory
We are bringing you the latest updates to chances of snow fall Sunday morning in Georgia after a major shift in our weather models.
We are bringing you the latest updates to chances of snow fall Sunday morning in Georgia after a major shift in our weather models.
Snow Possible South of Metro Atlanta Early Sunday
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Jasper, Putnam, and Upson Counties from 3 AM to Noon Sunday.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Jasper, Putnam, and Upson Counties from 3 AM to Noon Sunday.
Weekend weather forecast: Georgia to see snow
Georgians will see snow on Saturday night into Sunday morning, but how much and where is still up in the air. Here's the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.
Georgians will see snow on Saturday night into Sunday morning, but how much and where is still up in the air. Here's the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.
Snow chance in Georgia on Saturday night
A volatile winter system is tracking across Georgia, threatening a "forecast headache" for millions. While Middle Georgia is the primary target for up to one inch of snow, a razor-thin shift in the freezing line could bring unexpected accumulation to Metro Atlanta, followed by a "dangerously dry" arctic blast and fire hazards through mid-week.
A volatile winter system is tracking across Georgia, threatening a "forecast headache" for millions. While Middle Georgia is the primary target for up to one inch of snow, a razor-thin shift in the freezing line could bring unexpected accumulation to Metro Atlanta, followed by a "dangerously dry" arctic blast and fire hazards through mid-week.
'It’s freezing': Norcross Crossing residents demand answers as families left without heat
Families at Norcross Crossing have endured a week-long power outage with indoor temperatures dropping to 49 degrees.
Families at Norcross Crossing have endured a week-long power outage with indoor temperatures dropping to 49 degrees.
Friday evening forecast: Atlanta on 'edge' of snow threat
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a volatile winter system that could bring up to one inch of snow to Middle Georgia counties south of I-85 this Sunday. While Metro Atlanta remains on the "razor's edge" of the forecast, the bigger story is the incoming "dry cold"—a blast of arctic air that will cause humidity to plummet and trigger fire hazards across the state. Residents are urged to prepare for single-digit wind chills and a stretch of temperatures that won't break 40 degrees until midweek.
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a volatile winter system that could bring up to one inch of snow to Middle Georgia counties south of I-85 this Sunday. While Metro Atlanta remains on the "razor's edge" of the forecast, the bigger story is the incoming "dry cold"—a blast of arctic air that will cause humidity to plummet and trigger fire hazards across the state. Residents are urged to prepare for single-digit wind chills and a stretch of temperatures that won't break 40 degrees until midweek.
Friday afternoon forecast: Snowfall forecast
It now appears that metro Atlanta will not be heavily impacted by snowfall this weekend, but it cannot be ruled out complete. The FOX 5 Storm Team is issuing its first official snow forecast for this winter weather threat. Here's the latest.
It now appears that metro Atlanta will not be heavily impacted by snowfall this weekend, but it cannot be ruled out complete. The FOX 5 Storm Team is issuing its first official snow forecast for this winter weather threat. Here's the latest.