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.
Neatly 20k power outages in Georgia
As Georgia prepares for a second round of potential ice, nearly 20,000 customers are without power in the state.
As Georgia prepares for a second round of potential ice, nearly 20,000 customers are without power in the state.
Why some surfaces are icier than others
You see the signs often "bridges ice first," but it's actually most raised surfaces that ice quicker than others. FOX 5's Paul Milliken explains why.
You see the signs often "bridges ice first," but it's actually most raised surfaces that ice quicker than others. FOX 5's Paul Milliken explains why.
Winter storm cancels 30% of all US flights: What to know
Sunday marked the biggest flight cancellation event since the pandemic, with over 29% of all U.S. departing flights axed.
Sunday marked the biggest flight cancellation event since the pandemic, with over 29% of all U.S. departing flights axed.
How to measure ice accumulation
FOX 5's Paul Milliken walks you through how to measure ice as the winter weather moves through Georgia
FOX 5's Paul Milliken walks you through how to measure ice as the winter weather moves through Georgia
Ice storm alert: Destructive totals threaten Georgia
A massive winter storm stretching from New York to Houston is currently delivering destructive ice totals to metro Atlanta and Northeast Georgia. FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologists report verified freezing rain in Carrollton and Griffin, with significant ice accumulation threatening to bring down pine trees and cause widespread power outages. While a temporary switch to rain is possible this afternoon, temperatures are expected to plunge into the teens and low 20s tonight, leading to a hazardous refreeze that will keep roads impassable through Monday morning.
A massive winter storm stretching from New York to Houston is currently delivering destructive ice totals to metro Atlanta and Northeast Georgia. FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologists report verified freezing rain in Carrollton and Griffin, with significant ice accumulation threatening to bring down pine trees and cause widespread power outages. While a temporary switch to rain is possible this afternoon, temperatures are expected to plunge into the teens and low 20s tonight, leading to a hazardous refreeze that will keep roads impassable through Monday morning.
Ice Storm Warning: Half-inch totals for NE Georgia
A significant ice storm is gripping the region, with freezing rain glazing trees and surfaces as a "wedge" of Arctic air pushes through. While a brief transition to heavy rain is expected, the combination of accumulating ice and 30 mph wind gusts is already causing power outages and treacherous road conditions. Forecasters warn that overnight moisture will refreeze, potentially dropping wind chills into the single digits by Monday morning.
A significant ice storm is gripping the region, with freezing rain glazing trees and surfaces as a "wedge" of Arctic air pushes through. While a brief transition to heavy rain is expected, the combination of accumulating ice and 30 mph wind gusts is already causing power outages and treacherous road conditions. Forecasters warn that overnight moisture will refreeze, potentially dropping wind chills into the single digits by Monday morning.
Ice glazes Atlanta: Freezing rain coats metro Atlanta
Freezing rain is currently glazing metro Atlanta, with temperatures holding steady at 32°F and creating "shiny" ice on spots like Georgia 400. Meteorologist Alex Forbes warns of a two-wave system: the current morning freezing rain and a more substantial "Wave 2" arriving later this afternoon as a massive winter storm moves in from the west. Significant ice accumulation is already occurring at the airport, while areas further south like Griffin and Carrollton remain on the "transitional cusp" near 33°F.
Freezing rain is currently glazing metro Atlanta, with temperatures holding steady at 32°F and creating "shiny" ice on spots like Georgia 400. Meteorologist Alex Forbes warns of a two-wave system: the current morning freezing rain and a more substantial "Wave 2" arriving later this afternoon as a massive winter storm moves in from the west. Significant ice accumulation is already occurring at the airport, while areas further south like Griffin and Carrollton remain on the "transitional cusp" near 33°F.
Destructive ice storm hits Atlanta: Stay off roads
Freezing rain is currently falling in Midtown and downtown Atlanta as a developing ice storm moves across the region, bringing temperatures down to the freezing mark. Fox 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes reports that a surge of arctic air from South Carolina is fueling the system, with significant ice accumulations already being recorded north and east of the city. An Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. Monday, as authorities warn that travel could become impossible and power outages are expected to increase through the morning hours.
Freezing rain is currently falling in Midtown and downtown Atlanta as a developing ice storm moves across the region, bringing temperatures down to the freezing mark. Fox 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes reports that a surge of arctic air from South Carolina is fueling the system, with significant ice accumulations already being recorded north and east of the city. An Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. Monday, as authorities warn that travel could become impossible and power outages are expected to increase through the morning hours.
Freezing rain reached Atlanta's airport
The metro Atlanta area is currently facing a destructive ice storm as freezing rain transitions from liquid to ice on contact with the ground. Temperatures have plummeted below freezing, driven by a powerful cold air damming (wedge) setup that is pushing arctic air into the region. Forecasters warn that even treated roads will soon become impassable, with ice accumulations of 0.25 to 1 inch expected. This major event, known as Winter Storm Fern, has triggered a State of Emergency as officials prepare for widespread power outages and extreme travel hazards through Monday morning.
The metro Atlanta area is currently facing a destructive ice storm as freezing rain transitions from liquid to ice on contact with the ground. Temperatures have plummeted below freezing, driven by a powerful cold air damming (wedge) setup that is pushing arctic air into the region. Forecasters warn that even treated roads will soon become impassable, with ice accumulations of 0.25 to 1 inch expected. This major event, known as Winter Storm Fern, has triggered a State of Emergency as officials prepare for widespread power outages and extreme travel hazards through Monday morning.
Dangerous ice storm anchors over North Georgia
A dangerous "wedge" of arctic air has anchored over North Georgia, creating a perfect recipe for a significant ice storm. FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley reports that freezing rain is already glazing the metro area, with high-risk "bullseye" zones like Helen and White County facing heavy accumulation. With ice adding up to 2,500 pounds to individual trees, residents should prepare for widespread power outages and a deep freeze lasting through Tuesday morning.
A dangerous "wedge" of arctic air has anchored over North Georgia, creating a perfect recipe for a significant ice storm. FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley reports that freezing rain is already glazing the metro area, with high-risk "bullseye" zones like Helen and White County facing heavy accumulation. With ice adding up to 2,500 pounds to individual trees, residents should prepare for widespread power outages and a deep freeze lasting through Tuesday morning.
Ice starts to accumulate in North Georgia
Freezing rain is falling across North Georgia with many reporting frozen trees and ice sheets across vehicles. The FOX 5 Storm Team is continuing to track as this winter storm moves in.
Freezing rain is falling across North Georgia with many reporting frozen trees and ice sheets across vehicles. The FOX 5 Storm Team is continuing to track as this winter storm moves in.
Ice storm threat: Half-inch adds 2,500 pounds to trees
As a dense "wedge" of cold air settles over Northeast Georgia, a dangerous ice storm is beginning to take hold. Meteorologists describe the phenomena as "molasses-like" cold air that sinks into lower levels and stays "entrenched" for a long period.
As a dense "wedge" of cold air settles over Northeast Georgia, a dangerous ice storm is beginning to take hold. Meteorologists describe the phenomena as "molasses-like" cold air that sinks into lower levels and stays "entrenched" for a long period.
North Georgia glazing begins as temps drop to the 20s
As a dense wedge of arctic air anchors itself over North Georgia, temperatures in cities like Dahlonega and Cornelia have plummeted into the 20s, signaling the start of significant ice glaze on trees and power lines. FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley warns that as moisture from the Gulf meets this "wedge," freezing rain will intensify through Sunday morning, keeping the region below the freezing mark well into lunchtime. While a brief afternoon lull may occur, a secondary front is expected to sweep through Sunday night, flash-freezing any residual moisture and dropping Tuesday morning temperatures into the teens
As a dense wedge of arctic air anchors itself over North Georgia, temperatures in cities like Dahlonega and Cornelia have plummeted into the 20s, signaling the start of significant ice glaze on trees and power lines. FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley warns that as moisture from the Gulf meets this "wedge," freezing rain will intensify through Sunday morning, keeping the region below the freezing mark well into lunchtime. While a brief afternoon lull may occur, a secondary front is expected to sweep through Sunday night, flash-freezing any residual moisture and dropping Tuesday morning temperatures into the teens