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
Freezing rain to hit northern Gwinnett within the hour
In Northern Gwinnett, temperatures are falling rapidly and are expected to reach the freezing point within the next hour. This temperature drop coincides with precipitation moving into the area, signaling the transition into a major ice storm. Significant ice accumulation between 0.25 and 1 inch is forecast, which is expected to cause widespread power outages and treacherous travel conditions through Monday morning.
In Northern Gwinnett, temperatures are falling rapidly and are expected to reach the freezing point within the next hour. This temperature drop coincides with precipitation moving into the area, signaling the transition into a major ice storm. Significant ice accumulation between 0.25 and 1 inch is forecast, which is expected to cause widespread power outages and treacherous travel conditions through Monday morning.
Arctic air surges: Long night of freezing rain ahead
Arctic air is surging down the Appalachians, dropping temperatures into the lower 30s and 20s across Northeast Georgia as moisture rolls in. FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist David Chandley warns of a "long night" of freezing rain, with high-resolution modeling showing the icy "pink" zones expanding into metro Atlanta by the wee hours. While the South Side may see mostly rain, cities like Gainesville, Athens, and Canton are bracing for a treacherous mess by 5 a.m.
Arctic air is surging down the Appalachians, dropping temperatures into the lower 30s and 20s across Northeast Georgia as moisture rolls in. FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist David Chandley warns of a "long night" of freezing rain, with high-resolution modeling showing the icy "pink" zones expanding into metro Atlanta by the wee hours. While the South Side may see mostly rain, cities like Gainesville, Athens, and Canton are bracing for a treacherous mess by 5 a.m.
Freezing rain overnight: What you need to know
A dangerous weather "wedge" is anchoring over North Georgia, bringing a triple threat of freezing rain, heavy icing, and potential thunderstorms. While the south faces heavy rain, the northern metro suburbs are bracing for significant ice accumulations that will peak during the wee hours of Sunday and persist through the afternoon.
A dangerous weather "wedge" is anchoring over North Georgia, bringing a triple threat of freezing rain, heavy icing, and potential thunderstorms. While the south faces heavy rain, the northern metro suburbs are bracing for significant ice accumulations that will peak during the wee hours of Sunday and persist through the afternoon.
Dangerous ice headed into North Georgia
A "destructive" ice storm began moving into North Georgia on Saturday night, with meteorologists warning of heavy icing and power outages through the weekend. While temperatures in Atlanta hovered at 40 degrees early in the evening, the "feels like" temperature had already hit the freezing mark as moisture moved in from the west.
A "destructive" ice storm began moving into North Georgia on Saturday night, with meteorologists warning of heavy icing and power outages through the weekend. While temperatures in Atlanta hovered at 40 degrees early in the evening, the "feels like" temperature had already hit the freezing mark as moisture moved in from the west.
Dangerous ice in North Georgia: Here's how to measure accumulation
As a winter storm moves into Georgia, bringing freezing rain, significant icing, and high winds to the region over the next few days, some may want to figure out just how much ice they received.
As a winter storm moves into Georgia, bringing freezing rain, significant icing, and high winds to the region over the next few days, some may want to figure out just how much ice they received.
Winter storm latest: Dangerous snow, ice move across US
The dangerous winter storm forecasters have been warning about has arrived. Governors in more than a dozen states have declared emergencies or urged people to stay home.
The dangerous winter storm forecasters have been warning about has arrived. Governors in more than a dozen states have declared emergencies or urged people to stay home.
Countdown to the Georgia ice storm
Here's what you need to know about the timing of tonight's ice storm. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the timing and intensity.
Here's what you need to know about the timing of tonight's ice storm. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the timing and intensity.
Timeline for freezing rain, icy conditions in Atlanta
Freezing rain overnight will turn into dangerously icy condition on Sunday. To throw a further wrench into things, the cold windy will be whipping. The FOX 5 Storm Team continues to track the latest.
Freezing rain overnight will turn into dangerously icy condition on Sunday. To throw a further wrench into things, the cold windy will be whipping. The FOX 5 Storm Team continues to track the latest.
Winter storm to move in on North Georgia
A large winter storm is bringing dangerous ice and high winds to North Georgia with freezing rain expected to begin Saturday night. Conditions will continue among subfreezing temperatures over the next few days.
A large winter storm is bringing dangerous ice and high winds to North Georgia with freezing rain expected to begin Saturday night. Conditions will continue among subfreezing temperatures over the next few days.
Winter storm inches closer to North Georgia
A large winter storm system covering parts of the US is moving closer to Georgia. Main impacts are expected to hit overnight Saturday into Sunday. FOX 5 Storm Team continues tracking the storm.
A large winter storm system covering parts of the US is moving closer to Georgia. Main impacts are expected to hit overnight Saturday into Sunday. FOX 5 Storm Team continues tracking the storm.
Heavy winds, ice expected from winter storm
A winter storm is bringing damaging amounts of ice to North Georgia. Forecasters say high winds and ice will start Saturday evening and persist into Sunday. Here's the latest update.
A winter storm is bringing damaging amounts of ice to North Georgia. Forecasters say high winds and ice will start Saturday evening and persist into Sunday. Here's the latest update.
Why the viral terracotta pot heater is a dangerous myth: What to do instead
Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.
Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.
North Georgia ice storm breakdown
Significant icing is expected to occur in North Georgia overnight Saturday into Sunday. An ice storm warning remains in effect as the storm begins to enter the state. Here's the latest.
Significant icing is expected to occur in North Georgia overnight Saturday into Sunday. An ice storm warning remains in effect as the storm begins to enter the state. Here's the latest.
Georgia ice storm timing and impacts
Freezing rain and subfreezing temperatures are expected to move in overnight Saturday. FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Handley describes the storm as a "long duration" event. Here's the latest.
Freezing rain and subfreezing temperatures are expected to move in overnight Saturday. FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Handley describes the storm as a "long duration" event. Here's the latest.
Saturday Night Weather Update
Get ready for an ice storm for many parts of North Georgia. Here is the latest.
Get ready for an ice storm for many parts of North Georgia. Here is the latest.
Latest timing on Georgia winter storm
A winter storm bringing ice accumulation and a wintry mix is approaching Georgia on Saturday evening with effects lasting potentially until Tuesday. Here's the latest update.
A winter storm bringing ice accumulation and a wintry mix is approaching Georgia on Saturday evening with effects lasting potentially until Tuesday. Here's the latest update.
Saturday evening update on GA winter storm
A winter storm system is approaching North Georgia with the first impacts to be felt Saturday evening followed by a steady period of ice accumulation. Here is your latest update.
A winter storm system is approaching North Georgia with the first impacts to be felt Saturday evening followed by a steady period of ice accumulation. Here is your latest update.
Atlanta airport sees cancellations, delays as ice storm moves into Georgia
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is experiencing significant disruptions due to the ongoing ice storm across the Southeast.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is experiencing significant disruptions due to the ongoing ice storm across the Southeast.
Georgia winter storm timeline: When freezing rain, ice move in
FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Jonathan Stacey is tracking cold arctic air as it moves into Georgia. The FOX 5 Storm Team anticipates freezing rain and ice accumulation to start Saturday evening.
FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Jonathan Stacey is tracking cold arctic air as it moves into Georgia. The FOX 5 Storm Team anticipates freezing rain and ice accumulation to start Saturday evening.