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Georgia Winter Storm: Officials urge caution on roadways as refreeze expected
Live updates on the major ice storm impacting North Georgia and metro Atlanta.
Live updates on the major ice storm impacting North Georgia and metro Atlanta.
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.
Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Tracking winter weather in Dahlonega
As a winter storm rolls out of North Georgia, ice accumulations have started to melt, although a refreeze is expected overnight.
As a winter storm rolls out of North Georgia, ice accumulations have started to melt, although a refreeze is expected overnight.
GDOT warns motorists of black ice before overnight refreeze
As road crews transition from brining operations to actively clearing roadways of fallen trees and debris, the Georgia Department of Transportation is warning motorists to avoid driving as an overnight refreeze is expected Sunday.
As road crews transition from brining operations to actively clearing roadways of fallen trees and debris, the Georgia Department of Transportation is warning motorists to avoid driving as an overnight refreeze is expected Sunday.
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.
Icy conditions persist in Dahlonega
Downtown Dahlonega has turned into a "ghost town" as residents are urged to stay at home amid significant ice accumulation. While rain in the area has stopped, officials are expecting a widespread refreeze overnight.
Downtown Dahlonega has turned into a "ghost town" as residents are urged to stay at home amid significant ice accumulation. While rain in the area has stopped, officials are expecting a widespread refreeze overnight.
GDOT gives update on icy roads
GDOT crews are working to clear the roads in North Georgia as ice has caused trees to fall across the region. Many incidents are causing power outages, and teams are preparing for an overnight refreeze.
GDOT crews are working to clear the roads in North Georgia as ice has caused trees to fall across the region. Many incidents are causing power outages, and teams are preparing for an overnight refreeze.
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.
Georgia ice storm response includes moving resources to 'wedge' area
Georgia officials move resources to the "wedge" area as 100,000 remain without power following a destructive ice storm. National Guard deployed to North Georgia.
Georgia officials move resources to the "wedge" area as 100,000 remain without power following a destructive ice storm. National Guard deployed to North Georgia.
Ice accumulating in Dahlonega as more rain moves in
Thick ice accumulated in Lumpkin County due to the winter storm moving through. Now, a second round of rain is moving in.
Thick ice accumulated in Lumpkin County due to the winter storm moving through. Now, a second round of rain is moving in.
Second round of ice arrives in Hall County
Just after 2 p.m. Sunday, the second round of ice arrived in Hall County. FOX 5 crews saw officials treating the road in Gainesville.
Just after 2 p.m. Sunday, the second round of ice arrived in Hall County. FOX 5 crews saw officials treating the road in Gainesville.
UGA students enjoying icy conditions
While Athens is considered one of the harder hit areas when it comes to ice accumulation, it didn't stop UGA students from getting out and exploring.
While Athens is considered one of the harder hit areas when it comes to ice accumulation, it didn't stop UGA students from getting out and exploring.
Photos & Video: North Georgia winter storm leaves ice, damage behind
Pictures of the preparations and effects of the ice storm in Georgia.
Pictures of the preparations and effects of the ice storm in Georgia.
Nearly 30% of people in White County without power
White County officials are working to restore power after a winter stormed caused one-third of customers there to lose electricity.
White County officials are working to restore power after a winter stormed caused one-third of customers there to lose electricity.
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.
Winter storm pushes US power grid to brink as operators take emergency measures
A massive storm spanning 2,300 miles is forcing grid operators to take measures to prevent rolling blackouts.
A massive storm spanning 2,300 miles is forcing grid operators to take measures to prevent rolling blackouts.