Alert archive / Georgia / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this winter storm warning at Feb 6, 2021, 3:42 AM EST for 4 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Feb 6, 2021, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 13 hr. 17 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 6, 2021, 3:42 AM EST (08:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 6, 2021, 6:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 7, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
Counties Lumpkin County, GA, Towns County, GA, Union County, GA, White County, GA
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 151 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 10:00 PM EST | SNOW 0.7 | 3 Sw Dahlonega, GA | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 6, 10:00 PM EST | SNOW 0.9 | 5 W Cleveland, GA | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 6, 10:00 PM EST | SNOW 1.2 | 1 S Cleveland, GA | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. CO-OP OBSERVER |
| Feb 6, 10:00 PM EST | SNOW 1.3 | 4 Ene Helen, GA | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 6, 10:00 PM EST | SNOW 2 | 3 W Saute, GA | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. CO-OP OBSERVER |
| Feb 6, 10:00 PM EST | SNOW 2 | 4 Sw Sautee, GA | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 6, 10:00 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 2.5 | 1 Nne Dahlonega, GA | |
| Feb 6, 10:00 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 3 | 1 Ese Blairsville, GA | 2200FT ELEVATION. |
| Feb 6, 10:00 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 3 | 1 W Porter Springs, GA | |
| Feb 6, 10:00 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 3 | 2 Se Blue Mountain Shel, GA | 2949FT ELEVATION AT UNICOI GAP. |
| Feb 6, 10:00 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 3 | 2 Sw Hiawassee, GA | 2600FT ELEVATION. |
| Feb 6, 10:30 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 2.8 | 3 Nnw Dahlonega, GA | |
| Feb 6, 10:47 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 3 | Leaf, GA | 1326FT ELEVATION. |
| Feb 6, 10:56 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 2 | 2 E Auraria, GA | 1300FT ELEVATION. |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.2 | 1 Ssw Cleveland, GA | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION CLVG1 0.7 SW CLEVELAND. |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.3 | 3 Se Anna Ruby Falls, GA | COCORAHS STATION GA-WH-5 HELEN 3.7 ENE. |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 2 | 3 Se Smithgall Woods Co, GA | COCORAHS STATION GA-WH-4 SAUTEE 3.5 SW. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 163 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2459 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 84 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -106 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -194 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
988 WWUS42 KFFC 060842 WSWFFC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 342 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 GAZ008-009-015-016-061645- /O.UPG.KFFC.WS.A.0002.210206T2300Z-210207T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KFFC.WS.W.0003.210206T2300Z-210207T1700Z/ Union-Towns-Lumpkin-White- Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland 342 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible with locally higher amounts at elevations of 1500 feet and above. At lower elevations, snow accumulations of up to an inch are possible. * WHERE...Union, Towns, Lumpkin and White Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow on area roadways could make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ GAZ006-007-061645- /O.UPG.KFFC.WS.A.0002.210206T2300Z-210207T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KFFC.WW.Y.0003.210206T2300Z-210207T1700Z/ Fannin-Gilmer- 342 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible with locally higher amounts at elevations of 1500 feet and above. At lower elevations, snow accumulations of up to an inch are possible. * WHERE...Fannin and Gilmer Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ GAZ013-014-061645- /O.NEW.KFFC.WW.Y.0003.210206T2300Z-210207T1700Z/ Pickens-Dawson- 342 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible with locally higher amounts at elevations of 1500 feet and above. At lower elevations, snow accumulations of up to an inch are possible. * WHERE...Pickens and Dawson Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$
5 follow-up statements
075 WWUS42 KFFC 061508 WSWFFC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 1008 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 GAZ008-009-015-016-070000- /O.CON.KFFC.WS.W.0003.210206T2300Z-210207T1700Z/ Union-Towns-Lumpkin-White- Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland 1008 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible with locally higher amounts at elevations of 1500 feet and above. At lower elevations, snow accumulations of up to an inch are possible. * WHERE...Union, Towns, Lumpkin, and White Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow on area roadways could make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ GAZ006-007-013-014-070000- /O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0003.210206T2300Z-210207T1700Z/ Fannin-Gilmer-Pickens-Dawson- 1008 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible with locally higher amounts at elevations of 1500 feet and above. At lower elevations, snow accumulations of up to an inch are possible. * WHERE...Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, and Dawson Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$
877 WWUS42 KFFC 062042 WSWFFC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 342 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 GAZ008-009-015-016-071200- /O.CON.KFFC.WS.W.0003.210206T2300Z-210207T1700Z/ Union-Towns-Lumpkin-White- Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland 342 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and light freezing rain. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible with locally higher amounts at elevations of 2000 feet and above. At lower elevations, snow accumulations of up to an inch are possible. A light glaze of ice accumulation is also possible. * WHERE...Union, Towns, Lumpkin, and White Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow on area roadways could make travel difficult. A very light ice glaze is also possible, primarily on elevated surfaces and tree tops. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, use extreme caution. Keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ GAZ006-007-013-014-071200- /O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0003.210206T2300Z-210207T1700Z/ Fannin-Gilmer-Pickens-Dawson- 342 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and light freezing rain. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are possible with locally higher amounts at elevations of 2000 feet and above. At lower elevations, snow accumulations of up to an inch are possible. A very light ice glaze is also possible, primarily on elevated surfaces and tree tops. * WHERE...Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, and Dawson Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$
265 WWUS42 KFFC 070200 WSWFFC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 900 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 GAZ008-009-015-016-071200- /O.CON.KFFC.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/ Union-Towns-Lumpkin-White- Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland 900 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and light freezing rain. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible with locally higher amounts at elevations of 2000 feet and above. At lower elevations, snow accumulations of up to an inch are possible. A light glaze of ice accumulation is also possible. * WHERE...Union, Towns, Lumpkin, and White Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow on area roadways could make travel difficult. A very light ice glaze is also possible, primarily on elevated surfaces and tree tops. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, use extreme caution. Keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ GAZ022>025-034-035-071200- /O.EXA.KFFC.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/ Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Gwinnett-Barrow- Including the cities of Gainesville and Lawrenceville 900 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Accumulating snow and sleet of 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia mainly along and north of the I-85 corridor. * WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ GAZ006-007-013-014-071200- /O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/ Fannin-Gilmer-Pickens-Dawson- 900 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and light freezing rain. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are possible with locally higher amounts at elevations of 2000 feet and above. At lower elevations, snow accumulations of up to an inch are possible. A very light ice glaze is also possible, primarily on elevated surfaces and tree tops. * WHERE...Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, and Dawson Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$
005 WWUS42 KFFC 070828 WSWFFC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 328 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 GAZ006-007-013-014-022>025-034-035-070930- /O.CAN.KFFC.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210207T1700Z/ Fannin-Gilmer-Pickens-Dawson-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Gwinnett- Barrow- Including the cities of Gainesville and Lawrenceville 328 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Due to ending precipitation in the area, and warmer temperatures across the area the Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. Slippery road conditions may exist due to temperatures near freezing and wet roads. Please use caution if driving. $$ GAZ008-009-015-016-071200- /O.EXT.KFFC.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210207T1200Z/ Union-Towns-Lumpkin-White- Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland 328 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Light snow and drizzle. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible with locally higher amounts at elevations of 2000 feet and above. At lower elevations, snow accumulations of up to an inch are possible. * WHERE...Union, Towns, Lumpkin, and White Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow on area roadways could make travel difficult. A very light ice glaze is also possible, primarily on elevated surfaces and tree tops. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$
643 WWUS42 KFFC 071153 WSWFFC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 653 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 GAZ008-009-015-016-071300- /O.EXP.KFFC.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210207T1200Z/ Union-Towns-Lumpkin-White- Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland 653 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... Light rain and snow showers will dissipate across the warning area over the next next hour. No additional accumulations are expected. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 3:42 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | FFC | Banks, Barrow, Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer and 4 more | 24 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.