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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Atlanta, GA

January 14, 20246 counties in Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 14, 2024, 3:14 AM EST for 6 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Jan 15, 2024, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 30 hr. 3 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
Jan 14, 2024, 3:14 AM EST (08:14 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 15, 2024, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 16, 2024, 7:00 AM EST
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA

Counties Catoosa County, GA, Dade County, GA, Fannin County, GA, Murray County, GA, Walker County, GA, Whitfield County, GA

The radar

The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:15 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 15, 2:00 PM ESTSNOW 0.82 Se Indian Springs, GAEM reports 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of snow/sleet slush along HWY 41. These conditions are reported to be representative nearly county wide.
Jan 15, 3:00 PM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.01Trenton, GALight glaze on mainly elevated surfaces through this afternoon.
Jan 15, 11:05 PM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.123 E Cole City, GATrained spotter measured 0.12 of ice accumulation on trees and cables a the intersection of Stallings Road and Picket Post Trail.

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, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 168 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 00:00Z on 2024-01-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 00:00Z on 2024-01-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -122 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2083 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
87 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-122 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-124 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

076 
WWUS42 KFFC 140814
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
314 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

GAZ001>003-142000-
/O.UPG.KFFC.WS.A.0001.240115T1200Z-240116T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFFC.WS.W.0001.240115T1200Z-240116T1200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-
314 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up 
  to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Dade, Walker and Catoosa Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

GAZ004>008-011-012-019-142000-
/O.NEW.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.240115T1200Z-240116T1200Z/
Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Chattooga-Gordon-Floyd-
Including the cities of Calhoun and Rome
314 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
593 
WWUS42 KFFC 141925
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
225 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

GAZ001>003-150330-
/O.CON.KFFC.WS.W.0001.240115T1200Z-240116T1200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-
225 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up 
  to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Dade, Walker and Catoosa Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

GAZ009-013-020-030-041-150330-
/O.EXB.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.240115T1200Z-240116T1500Z/
Towns-Pickens-Bartow-Polk-Haralson-
Including the city of Cartersville
225 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Towns, Pickens, Bartow, Polk and Haralson Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday. The majority of
  the precipitation is expected Monday night and Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

GAZ004>008-011-012-019-150330-
/O.EXT.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.240115T1200Z-240116T1500Z/
Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Chattooga-Gordon-Floyd-
Including the cities of Calhoun and Rome
225 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. A light glaze of ice
  accumulation is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday. The majority of
  the precipitation is expected Monday night and Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
303 
WWUS42 KFFC 141934
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
234 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

GAZ001>003-150345-
/O.EXT.KFFC.WS.W.0001.240115T0600Z-240116T1200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-
234 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up 
  to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Dade, Walker and Catoosa Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

GAZ004>009-011>013-019-020-030-041-150345-
/O.EXT.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.240115T0600Z-240116T1500Z/
Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Chattooga-Gordon-
Pickens-Floyd-Bartow-Polk-Haralson-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, and Cartersville
234 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. A light glaze of ice 
  accumulation is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday. The majority of
  the precipitation is expected Monday night and Tuesday morning

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
477 
WWUS42 KFFC 142247
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
547 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

GAZ004>006-150900-
/O.UPG.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.240115T0600Z-240116T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KFFC.WS.W.0001.240115T0600Z-240116T1200Z/
Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-
547 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Total snow
  and sleet accumulations up to an inch and ice accumulations 
  around a tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Whitfield, Murray and Fannin Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

GAZ001>003-150900-
/O.CON.KFFC.WS.W.0001.240115T0600Z-240116T1200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-
547 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO
7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Total 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up
  to two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Dade, Walker and Catoosa Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

GAZ014>016-021-150900-
/O.EXA.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.240115T0600Z-240116T1500Z/
Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Cherokee-
Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland
547 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mainly freezing rain...some snow or sleet could mix in at
  times late tonight and early Tuesday morning. A light glaze of 
  icing is possible. Little, if any, snow or sleet accumulation. 

* WHERE...Dawson, Lumpkin, White and Cherokee Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

&&

$$

GAZ007>009-011>013-019-020-030-041-150900-
/O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.240115T0600Z-240116T1500Z/
Gilmer-Union-Towns-Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Floyd-Bartow-Polk-
Haralson-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, and Cartersville
547 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Total 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up
  to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
509 
WWUS42 KFFC 150820
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
320 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

GAZ001>006-152000-
/O.CON.KFFC.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-
320 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Total 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of 
  up to two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Dade, Walker and Catoosa Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

GAZ007>009-011>016-019>021-030-041-152000-
/O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240116T1500Z/
Gilmer-Union-Towns-Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-
Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Haralson-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
and Cartersville
320 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Total 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of 
  up to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
587 
WWUS42 KFFC 151926
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
226 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

GAZ001>006-160430-
/O.CON.KFFC.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-
226 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Total 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of 
  up to two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Dade, Walker and Catoosa Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

$$

GAZ022-031>033-042>044-160430-
/O.EXB.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.240116T0900Z-240116T1700Z/
Forsyth-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Carroll-Douglas-South Fulton-
Including the cities of Marietta, Atlanta, Carrollton, 
Douglasville, and East Point
226 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Light freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

$$

GAZ007>009-011>016-019>021-030-041-160430-
/O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240116T1500Z/
Gilmer-Union-Towns-Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-
Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Haralson-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
and Cartersville
226 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Total 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of 
  up to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

$$
554 
WWUS42 KFFC 160052
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
752 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

GAZ001>006-161000-
/O.NEW.KFFC.WC.Y.0001.240116T2200Z-240117T1500Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-
752 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain, possibly mixing with sleet at times. Additional
  ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  5 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. 
  For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 5 PM Tuesday to 10 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions 
  are not taken.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

GAZ007>009-011>016-019>021-030-041-161000-
/O.NEW.KFFC.WC.Y.0001.240116T2200Z-240117T1500Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240116T1500Z/
Gilmer-Union-Towns-Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-
Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Haralson-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
and Cartersville
752 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain, possibly mixing with rain or sleet at
  times. A light glazing of ice is possible. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  5 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST 
  Tuesday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 5 PM Tuesday to 10 
  AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute. The cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

GAZ022-031>033-042>044-161000-
/O.NEW.KFFC.WC.Y.0001.240116T2200Z-240117T1500Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.240116T0900Z-240116T1700Z/
Forsyth-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Carroll-Douglas-South Fulton-
Including the cities of Marietta, Atlanta, Carrollton, 
Douglasville, and East Point
752 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON
EST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain may mix with rain at times. A light glaze
  of ice is possible, especially on elevated surfaces. For the 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills
  as low as zero.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to noon EST 
  Tuesday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 5 PM Tuesday to 10 
  AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute. The cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

GAZ023>025-027-034>039-045>060-066>071-078-079-089-161000-
/O.NEW.KFFC.WC.Y.0001.240116T2200Z-240117T1500Z/
Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-
Oglethorpe-Wilkes-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-Morgan-Greene-
Taliaferro-Heard-Coweta-Fayette-Clayton-Spalding-Henry-Butts-
Jasper-Putnam-Troup-Meriwether-Pike-Upson-Lamar-Monroe-Harris-
Talbot-Muscogee-
Including the cities of Gainesville, Lawrenceville, Athens, 
Decatur, Conyers, Covington, Newnan, Peachtree City, Griffin, 
and Columbus
752 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  northeast and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
064 
WWUS42 KFFC 160843
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
343 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2024

GAZ001>006-161645-
/O.CON.KFFC.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1200Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.WC.Y.0001.240116T2200Z-240117T1500Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-
343 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain, possibly mixing with sleet at times. 
  Additional ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. For the 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 5 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. 
  For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 5 PM Tuesday to 10 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions 
  are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

GAZ007>009-011>016-019>021-030-041-161645-
/O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240116T1500Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.WC.Y.0001.240116T2200Z-240117T1500Z/
Gilmer-Union-Towns-Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-
Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Haralson-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
and Cartersville
343 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain, possibly mixing with rain or sleet at 
  times. A light glazing of ice is possible. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low 
  as 5 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST 
  Tuesday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 5 PM Tuesday to 10 
  AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute. The cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

GAZ022-031>033-042>044-161645-
/O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.240116T0900Z-240116T1700Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.WC.Y.0001.240116T2200Z-240117T1500Z/
Forsyth-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Carroll-Douglas-South Fulton-
Including the cities of Marietta, Atlanta, Carrollton, 
Douglasville, and East Point
343 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain may mix with rain at times. A light glaze 
  of ice is possible, especially on elevated surfaces. For the 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as zero.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to noon EST 
  Tuesday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 5 PM Tuesday to 10 
  AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute. The cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

GAZ023>025-027-034>039-045>060-066>071-078-079-089-161645-
/O.CON.KFFC.WC.Y.0001.240116T2200Z-240117T1500Z/
Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-
Oglethorpe-Wilkes-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-Morgan-Greene-
Taliaferro-Heard-Coweta-Fayette-Clayton-Spalding-Henry-Butts-
Jasper-Putnam-Troup-Meriwether-Pike-Upson-Lamar-Monroe-Harris-
Talbot-Muscogee-
Including the cities of Gainesville, Lawrenceville, Athens, 
Decatur, Conyers, Covington, Newnan, Peachtree City, Griffin, 
and Columbus
343 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  northeast and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Atlanta, GA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 14, 12:31 AM EST, 2 hours 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 14, 12:31 AM EST, 2 hours 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1231 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...New 06Z Aviation Discussion...

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Sunday)
Issued at 234 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

Dry conditions with near-normal to below-normal temperatures will be
the rule in the short term period. Temperatures are on track to peak
in the upper 30s to lower 50s this afternoon. Overnight lows are
forecasted to be in the mid-20s to lower 30s.

The upper-level troughing currently in place across the eastern
CONUS will persist through tomorrow (Sunday). Meanwhile, the
atmospheric column at large remains dry courtesy of a sprawling
Arctic high pressure system. This setup will support west to
northwest winds at 10-15 mph today and tomorrow, with stronger winds
expected in the north Georgia mountains -- 15-20 mph with gusts of
25-30 mph.

The passage of a dry cold front tomorrow will reinforce the cool air
in place across much of north GA. Highs are forecasted to be in the
upper 40s across portions of north GA; in the mountains,
temperatures are not expected to get out of the 30s. Across central
GA, highs in the 50s are expected.

Have introduced slight chance PoPs (less than 25%) across far north
GA (primarily the northern-most row of GA counties) after around 8
PM on Sunday evening as moist, west-southwesterly flow aloft
overruns the Arctic airmass associated with the aforementioned high
pressure. Much more detailed information follows in the long term
forecast discussion...

Martin

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday morning through next Friday)
Issued at 234 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

Key Messages

 - Accumulating snow remains a concern for portions of northern
   Georgia Monday and Tuesday.

 - A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Dade, Walker and
   Catoosa Counties.

 - A period of cold weather will build in this week, with
   hazardous wind chills expected Wednesday morning.

Regarding the Snow Potential in North Georgia Monday and Tuesday

Model guidance continues indicate a weak shortwave tracking
through the Southeast Monday and Tuesday. As this wave moves
northeast is will interact with a Arctic airmass and zone of
frontogenesis between 800 and 600 mb. The area over which this
frontogenetic band sets up will likely see snowfall and depressed
surface temperatures Monday. Snowfall should continue into Tuesday
morning as the wave and forcing move gradually eastward. Guidance
continue to focus the core of the band over portions of Tennessee,
however there was enough uncertainty in the southward extent of
the snowfall for us to issue a Winter Storm Watch for Dade, Walker
and Catoosa Counties this afternoon. Counties slightly east of
this region remain at risk for a possible Winter Weather Advisory
(later shifts can reevaluate). The 25th to 75th percentile of our
going forecast favors 1 to 3 inches of snow in Dade, Walker and
Catoosa Counties, with higher totals occurring at elevation. Snow
accumulations are not expected in the Atlanta Metro with this
event, though a couple flurries can be 100% ruled out Tuesday
morning.

The potential for Hazardous Cold Tuesday Night through Next
Weekend:

An Arctic airmass will surge into the region Tuesday night. As the
core of this airmass moves overhead Wednesday morning
temperatures should dip into the teens and lower 20s. Combined
with gusty northwest winds, these temperatures will result in
morning wind chills in the -5 to 15 degree range on Wednesday.
Temperatures will recover some through Friday, however there is a
high likelihood (>80% chance) that they remain below average
through the upcoming weekend. The potential exists for another
push of Arctic air next weekend.

Albright

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1225 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

A few high clouds will linger overnight but conditions will
gradually become SKC around mid morning. Winds will be NW at 8 to 10
kts.

//ATL Confidence...06Z Update...

High on all elements.

Vaughn

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          31  53  36  46 /   0  10  20  20
Atlanta         30  53  32  38 /   0  20  30  20
Blairsville     26  43  26  35 /  10  40  40  10
Cartersville    28  48  26  35 /   0  30  30  10
Columbus        31  60  36  44 /   0  10  30  20
Gainesville     31  49  34  41 /   0  20  30  10
Macon           30  60  37  48 /   0  10  30  30
Rome            25  48  25  35 /  10  30  40  10
Peachtree City  29  56  31  39 /   0  10  30  20
Vidalia         34  63  44  55 /   0  10  30  30

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from Monday morning through Tuesday morning
for GAZ001>003.

&&

SHORT TERM...NListemaa
LONG TERM....Albright
AVIATION...Vaughn
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 13, 3:00 PM EST, 12 hours 14 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
300 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-142000-
Baldwin-Banks-Barrow-Bartow-Bibb-Bleckley-Butts-Carroll-Catoosa-
Chattahoochee-Chattooga-Cherokee-Clarke-Clayton-Cobb-Coweta-
Crawford-Crisp-Dade-Dawson-DeKalb-Dodge-Dooly-Douglas-Emanuel-
Fannin-Fayette-Floyd-Forsyth-Gilmer-Glascock-Gordon-Greene-
Gwinnett-Hall-Hancock-Haralson-Harris-Heard-Henry-Houston-Jackson-
Jasper-Jefferson-Johnson-Jones-Lamar-Laurens-Lumpkin-Macon-
Madison-Marion-Meriwether-Monroe-Montgomery-Morgan-Murray-
Muscogee-Newton-North Fulton-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Paulding-Peach-
Pickens-Pike-Polk-Pulaski-Putnam-Rockdale-Schley-South Fulton-
Spalding-Stewart-Sumter-Talbot-Taliaferro-Taylor-Telfair-Toombs-
Towns-Treutlen-Troup-Twiggs-Union-Upson-Walker-Walton-Warren-
Washington-Webster-Wheeler-White-Whitfield-Wilcox-Wilkes-
Wilkinson-
300 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North and Central Georgia.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight...

No hazardous weather is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday...

A wintry mix is possible in northern Georgia Monday and Tuesday.
Snow accumulations may occur in the mountains of northern Georgia,
and a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Dade, Walker, and
Catoosa Counties. If you are traveling in the northern part of
Georgia Monday or Tuesday, travel delays are possible.

An Arctic airmass will surge into the region Tuesday night,
leading to hazardous wind chills in the -5 to 10 degree range by
Wednesday morning. Temperatures will recover some Thursday and
Friday, however below average temperatures are likely (> 80%
chance) through the upcoming weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 14, 3:14 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryFFCBartow, Carroll, Chattooga, Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson and 17 more55 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Georgia, 2024Every winter storm warning in 2024

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.