A major winter weather event is impacting much of north and central Georgia on Sunday, including the Atlanta metro area, as freezing rain and sleet create dangerous travel conditions across the region.

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Peachtree City has an Ice Storm Warning in effect for many north Georgia counties, with accumulations of 0.25 to 1 inch of ice possible in some locations.

Portions of metro Atlanta fall under a Winter Weather Advisory or are experiencing similar hazardous conditions as temperatures hover at or below freezing.

What Is The Weather Going To Be Like Today?

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  • Conditions: Cloudy with periods of freezing rain, sleet, and possibly light snow mixing in. Precipitation is widespread and persistent through much of the day.
  • High Temperature: Around 32–36°F (some sources indicate upper 30s to near 45°F earlier before full transition to freezing precipitation).
  • Low Temperature (overnight into Monday): Dropping into the low to mid 20s.
  • Precipitation Chance: 90–100% through the day, with the highest risk of ice accumulation during the morning and afternoon hours.
  • Winds: Light to moderate northeast winds at 5–10 mph.
  • Ice Accumulation: Light glaze to 0.25 inches possible in metro Atlanta; heavier amounts (up to 0.5–1 inch) more likely in north Georgia counties.
  • Travel Impact: Roads, bridges, and overpasses are extremely hazardous. Black ice and downed tree limbs from ice loading are major concerns.

What To Expect: Effects from the Storm

Morning commute: Already dangerous with freezing rain reported in parts of metro Atlanta and northeast Georgia since the overnight hours.
– Afternoon/Evening: Continued precipitation likely, though some areas may see a transition to all rain if temperatures rise slightly.
– Power outages: Possible due to ice accumulation on lines and trees.
– Schools & Businesses: Many north Georgia districts and businesses remain closed or on delayed schedules; check local announcements.

Residents in Atlanta should monitor updates closely, as the exact path of the low-pressure system could shift impacts north or south.

For those in higher elevations or northern suburbs, prepare for possible light snow accumulations of 1-3 inches, though downtown Atlanta is more likely to see rain totals of 1-2 inches over the weekend.

As Atlantans wrap up another winter day, the National Weather Service is forecasting a delightful shift toward milder conditions for the long term and into another proper Atlanta weekend.

Special Notes

Stay tuned to AtlantaFi.com for updates, and check the National Weather Service at weather.gov/ffc. Stay tuned for updates as conditions evolve.