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Ice Storm Warning 1, NWS Atlanta, GA

January 23, 202644 counties in Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this ice storm warning at Jan 23, 2026, 1:14 AM EST for 44 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Jan 24, 2026, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 51 hr. 60 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 23, 2026, 1:14 AM EST (06:14 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 24, 2026, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 26, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
In force
51 hr
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
All 44 counties

Banks County, GA, Barrow County, GA, Bartow County, GA, Catoosa County, GA, Chattooga County, GA, Cherokee County, GA, Clarke County, GA, Clayton County, GA, Cobb County, GA, Dade County, GA, Dawson County, GA, DeKalb County, GA, Douglas County, GA, Fannin County, GA, Floyd County, GA, Forsyth County, GA, Fulton County, GA, Gilmer County, GA, Gordon County, GA, Greene County, GA, Gwinnett County, GA, Hall County, GA, Henry County, GA, Jackson County, GA, Lumpkin County, GA, Madison County, GA, Morgan County, GA, Murray County, GA, Newton County, GA, Oconee County, GA, Oglethorpe County, GA, Paulding County, GA, Pickens County, GA, Polk County, GA, Rockdale County, GA, Taliaferro County, GA, Towns County, GA, Union County, GA, Walker County, GA, Walton County, GA, Warren County, GA, White County, GA, Whitfield County, GA, Wilkes County, GA

The radar

The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:19 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 24, 8:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.11 E Mill Creek, GAReport of 0.1 inches of ice on Dug Mountain.
Jan 24, 8:30 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.012 E Fort Oglethorpe, GAReport of up to 0.01 inches of ice along Forttown Road in Mitchell Acres.
Jan 24, 9:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.052 Se Cole City, GAReport of an estimated 0.05 inches of ice in town of New Home.
Jan 24, 9:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Chickamauga, GARepot of up to 0.1 inches of ice near the town of Chickamauga.
Jan 24, 10:00 PM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.011 Nne Cleveland, GALight glaze of ice reported at the Public Safety office on elevated surfaces.
Jan 25, 5:30 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.22 Nne Holly Springs, GA
Jan 25, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.152 Ene Roswell, GAReport of up to 0.15 inches of ice near the intersection of Westside Parkway and Old Roswell Road.
Jan 25, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.23 Nnw Lake Lanier Islan, GAReport of 0.2 inches of ice near the intersection of Shady Grove Road and Lanier Drive.
Jan 25, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.2Austell, GAReport of 0.20 inches of ice near the intersection of Brooks Drive and Fessenden Avenue.
Jan 25, 7:00 AM ESTSLEET 0.83 Nnw Lake Lanier Islan, GAReport of up to 0.75 inches of sleet near the intersection of Shady Grove Road and Lanier Drive.
Jan 25, 8:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.051 E Lyerly, GACoCoRaHS observer reported less than one-tenth of an inch of ice in the early morning hours. The glaze of ice made steps slick to walk on and covered cars with a thin layer of ice.
Jan 25, 8:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.11 Nne Sunny Side, GA0.1 inch of ice near the intersection of Floyd Rd and Morningview Ln through early morning.
Jan 25, 8:20 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.43 Ne Dahlonega, GAReport of up to 0.40 inches of ice. Additional sleet amounts up to 0.1 inches.
Jan 25, 8:50 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.01Greshamville, GAReport of a trace to 0.01 inches of ice in the town of Greshamville.
Jan 25, 8:50 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.251 Se Lawrenceville, GATrained spotter reports up to 0.25 inches of ice near 1st Street and Floyd Street.
Jan 25, 9:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.01Locust Grove, GATrace of ice estimated in Locust Grove.
Jan 25, 9:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.01Mcdonough, GATrace of ice measured in McDonough.
Jan 25, 9:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.01Woodville, GAReport of a trace to 0.01 inches of ice in the town of Woodville.
Jan 25, 9:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.13Hull, GA
Jan 25, 9:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.13Lilburn, GA
Jan 25, 9:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.2Roswell, GA
Jan 25, 9:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.251 Ese Cartersville, GA
Jan 25, 9:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.25Acworth, GA
Jan 25, 9:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.25Dawsonville, GA
Jan 25, 9:20 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.31 N Conyers, GAReport of up to 0.30 inches near the intersection of Milstead Avenue Northeast and Northside Drive Northwest.
Jan 25, 10:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.01Ellijay, GA
Jan 25, 10:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Decatur, GA
Jan 25, 10:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Lilburn, GA
Jan 25, 10:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.251 E Sequoyah Lake, GAReport of at least 0.25 inches of ice near Sunrise Ridge and Burnt Mountain Ridge Road.
Jan 25, 10:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.251 W Dunwoody, GAReport of at least 0.25 inches of ice near Pine Bark Circle and Hidden Branches Drive. Large tree downed across the road.
Jan 25, 10:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.27Dallas, GA
Jan 25, 10:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.51 Ene Vogel State Park, GAReport of over 0.5 inches of ice and downed tree limbs across State Route 11 near Wolf Pen Gap Road.
Jan 25, 10:00 AM ESTSLEET 0.4Arcade, GA
Jan 25, 10:00 AM ESTSLEET 0.5Sugar Hill, GA
Jan 25, 10:00 AM ESTSLEET 1Gainesville, GA
Jan 25, 10:15 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.25Ball Ground, GAReport of at least 0.25 inches of ice in the town of Ball Ground.
Jan 25, 10:15 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.353 N Neese, GAReport of 0.35 inches of ice near the intersection of Nowhere Road and Hanley Road.
Jan 25, 10:20 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.051 N Douglasville, GAReport of 0.05 inches of ice near Autry Circle and Dallas Highway.
Jan 25, 10:20 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.5Cleveland, GAReport of over 0.5 inches of ice in and around the town of Cleveland.
Jan 25, 10:30 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.151 Sw Avondale Estates, GAReport of up to 0.15 inches of ice near the intersection of Forrest Boulevard and Chester Way.
Jan 25, 10:30 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.42 Ne Milton, GAReport of 0.40 inches of ice on untreated surfaces.
Jan 25, 10:30 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.51 Ese Blood Mountain Sh, GAReport of multiple trees down and at least 0.5 inches of ice along State Route 11 near Blood Mountain.
Jan 25, 10:36 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.351 S Nimblewill, GAReport of 0.35 inches of ice near Iron Mountain Parkway and Highway 52.
Jan 25, 10:40 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.251 Sw Tucker, GATrained spotter reports over 0.25 inches of ice near the intersection of Brockett Road and Lawrenceville Highway.
Jan 25, 11:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.12 W Mineral Bluff, GAReport of 0.1 inches of ice in Mountain High Subdivision.
Jan 25, 11:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.21 W Rex, GAReport of at least 0.20 inches of ice near Rex Road and Evans Drive. A few small limbs downed.
Jan 25, 11:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.22 Nne Mountain Park, GA0.2 inch of ice accumulation near the intersection of Overlook Pass and Lackey Rd.
Jan 25, 11:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.33 Ne Marblehill, GATrained Spotter reports at least 0.30 inches of ice in Big Canoe.
Jan 25, 11:00 AM ESTSLEET 0.1Hoschton, GA
Jan 25, 11:15 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.152 Ene Fairmount, GAReport of 0.15 inches of ice near Rye Mountain Road and Cochran Road.
Jan 25, 11:20 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Bostwick, GA
Jan 25, 11:20 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.31 Se Margret, GAReport of up to 0.30 inches of ice in Cooper Creek along Highway 60.
Jan 25, 11:30 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.11 Sw Avondale Estates, GA0.10 inch of ice accumulation reported. Branches of 2-3 inches in diameter broken off of a healthy tree due to ice.
Jan 25, 11:30 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.19Alpharetta, GA
Jan 25, 11:30 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.3Athens, GAReport of at least 0.30 inches of ice in the city of Athens.
Jan 25, 11:34 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.45Jefferson, GAReport of at least 0.45 inches of ice in the town of Jefferson.
Jan 25, 11:45 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.2Berkeley Lake, GABetween 0.15 and 0.2 inch accumulations of freezing rain measured with a ruler on elevated objects and branches at 11:45 am.
Jan 25, 11:45 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.6Suches, GAReport of at least 0.60 inches of ice with downed tree limbs and power lines near the town of Suches.
Jan 25, 12:00 PM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.01Sugar Valley, GAReport of a trace of ice accumulation over the course of one hour in the morning in Sugar Valley. Precipitation transitioned to rain thereafter.
Jan 25, 12:00 PM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.13 Ssw Madison, GAEmergency manager reported an estimated 0.1 inch of ice near I-20 in Madison through the morning. Precipitation was all rain afterwards.

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, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 94 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 2026-01-23Temperature 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 2026-01-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -71 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
901 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
60 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-71 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
196 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

226 
WWUS42 KFFC 230614
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
114 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

GAZ014>016-022>025-027-231415-
/O.UPG.KFFC.WS.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260126T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KFFC.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-
Including the cities of Dawsonville, Homer, Comer, Dahlonega,
Cleveland, Cumming, Gainesville, and Commerce
114 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. Winds gusting as
  high as 30 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ013-020-021-035>039-231415-
/O.EXT.KFFC.WS.A.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Pickens-Bartow-Cherokee-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-
Including the cities of Jasper, Woodstock, Athens, Winder,
Washington, Cartersville, Crawford, and Watkinsville
114 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations
  between a tenth of an inch and three quarters of an inch are
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact
  the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm
kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster
cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take
water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive
in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

GAZ001>009-011-012-019-231415-
/O.CON.KFFC.WS.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260126T1500Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Floyd-
Including the cities of Blairsville, Ellijay, Dalton, Calhoun, Rome,
Chatsworth, Fort Oglethorpe, Summerville, LaFayette, Hiawassee,
Trenton, and Blue Ridge
114 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations
  between a tenth of an inch and three quarters of an inch are
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact
  the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm
kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster
cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take
water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive
in case you become stranded.


&&

$$

GAZ030>034-041>051-053>062-072>076-231415-
/O.CON.KFFC.WS.A.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Polk-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Gwinnett-Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-
South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-Morgan-Greene-
Taliaferro-Coweta-Fayette-Clayton-Spalding-Henry-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-
Hancock-Warren-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Douglasville, Atlanta, Madison, Gray,
Covington, Monroe, Newnan, Cedartown, Jackson, Lawrenceville, Dallas,
Sparta, Griffin, Crawfordville, Carrollton, Conyers, East Point,
Greensboro, Bremen, Decatur, Eatonton, Louisville, Warrenton,
Sandersville, Peachtree City, GIbson, Monticello, Stockbridge,
Riverdale, Milledgeville, and Marietta
114 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations
  between a tenth of an inch and three quarters of an inch are
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
  Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm
kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster
cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take
water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive
in case you become stranded.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
282 
WWUS42 KFFC 230636
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
136 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

GAZ014>016-022>025-027-232000-
/O.CON.KFFC.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-
Including the cities of Dawsonville, Homer, Comer, Dahlonega,
Cleveland, Cumming, Gainesville, and Commerce
136 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. Winds gusting as
  high as 30 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ001>009-011-012-019-232000-
/O.CON.KFFC.WS.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260126T1500Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Floyd-
Including the cities of Blairsville, Ellijay, Dalton, Calhoun, Rome,
Chatsworth, Fort Oglethorpe, Summerville, LaFayette, Hiawassee,
Trenton, and Blue Ridge
136 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations
  between a tenth of an inch and three quarters of an inch are
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact
  the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm
kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster
cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take
water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive
in case you become stranded.


&&

$$

GAZ013-020-021-030>039-041>051-053>062-072>076-232000-
/O.CON.KFFC.WS.A.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Pickens-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Gwinnett-
Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-
South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-Morgan-Greene-Taliaferro-
Coweta-Fayette-Clayton-Spalding-Henry-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-
Warren-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Jasper, Douglasville, Atlanta, Gray,
Watkinsville, Covington, Monroe, Athens, Washington, Cedartown,
Newnan, Cartersville, Jackson, Lawrenceville, Riverdale, Dallas,
Sparta, Griffin, Crawfordville, Carrollton, Conyers, East Point,
Bremen, Greensboro, Decatur, Eatonton, Crawford, Louisville,
Warrenton, Woodstock, Sandersville, Peachtree City, GIbson,
Monticello, Stockbridge, Winder, Madison, Milledgeville, and Marietta
136 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations
  between a tenth of an inch and three quarters of an inch are
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
  Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm
kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster
cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take
water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive
in case you become stranded.


&&

$$
849 
WWUS42 KFFC 231714
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1214 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

GAZ001>004-011-241000-
/O.UPG.KFFC.WS.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260126T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KFFC.IS.W.0001.260124T1200Z-260126T1500Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Chattooga-
Including the cities of LaFayette, Dalton, Fort Oglethorpe,
Summerville, and Trenton
1214 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  a quarter and three quarters of an inch are expected. Winds gusting
  as high as 30 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ005>009-012-019-241000-
/O.UPG.KFFC.WS.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260126T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KFFC.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Gordon-Floyd-
Including the cities of Hiawassee, Ellijay, Calhoun, Chatsworth,
Rome, Blue Ridge, and Blairsville
1214 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. Winds gusting as
  high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ013-020-021-030>039-043>051-055-057-062-241000-
/O.UPG.KFFC.WS.A.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KFFC.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Pickens-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Gwinnett-
Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-Douglas-South Fulton-
DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-Morgan-Greene-Taliaferro-Clayton-Henry-
Warren-
Including the cities of Dallas, Woodstock, Riverdale, Conyers,
Cedartown, Jasper, Washington, Madison, Covington, Crawfordville,
Winder, Greensboro, Decatur, Cartersville, East Point, Athens,
Watkinsville, Crawford, Douglasville, Warrenton, Marietta, Monroe,
Atlanta, Stockbridge, and Lawrenceville
1214 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ014>016-022>025-027-241000-
/O.CON.KFFC.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-
Including the cities of Dahlonega, Cleveland, Cumming, Gainesville,
Comer, Homer, Dawsonville, and Commerce
1214 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. Winds gusting as
  high as 30 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ041-042-053-054-056-058>061-072>076-241000-
/O.CON.KFFC.WS.A.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Haralson-Carroll-Coweta-Fayette-Spalding-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-
Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Milledgeville, GIbson, Carrollton, Griffin,
Peachtree City, Sparta, Gray, Monticello, Bremen, Louisville, Newnan,
Eatonton, Sandersville, and Jackson
1214 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations up to
  one quarter of an inch possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm
kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster
cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take
water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive
in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

Culver
656 
WWUS42 KFFC 240604
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
104 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

GAZ001>004-011-241415-
/O.CON.KFFC.IS.W.0001.260124T1200Z-260126T1500Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Chattooga-
Including the cities of Trenton, Dalton, Summerville, LaFayette, and
Fort Oglethorpe
104 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10
AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations up to
  four tenths of an inch.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
  Travel could be nearly impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ005>009-012-013-019>021-030>039-043>051-055-057-062-241415-
/O.CON.KFFC.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Gordon-Pickens-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-
Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-Douglas-South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-
Newton-Morgan-Greene-Taliaferro-Clayton-Henry-Warren-
Including the cities of Marietta, Blue Ridge, Stockbridge,
Washington, Dallas, Atlanta, Cartersville, East Point, Watkinsville,
Woodstock, Athens, Crawfordville, Cedartown, Crawford, Douglasville,
Blairsville, Conyers, Madison, Warrenton, Lawrenceville, Riverdale,
Rome, Jasper, Chatsworth, Decatur, Winder, Covington, Monroe,
Ellijay, Calhoun, Greensboro, and Hiawassee
104 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10
AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ014>016-022>025-027-241415-
/O.CON.KFFC.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-
Including the cities of Dawsonville, Gainesville, Dahlonega, Cumming,
Commerce, Homer, Comer, and Cleveland
104 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10
AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  four tenths and an inch. Isolated higher amounts may be possible.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ041-042-053-054-056-058>061-072>076-241415-
/O.UPG.KFFC.WS.A.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Haralson-Carroll-Coweta-Fayette-Spalding-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-
Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Bremen, Sparta, GIbson, Griffin, Eatonton,
Jackson, Monticello, Gray, Carrollton, Peachtree City, Sandersville,
Milledgeville, Newnan, and Louisville
104 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10
AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a light
  glaze up to two tenths of an inch across the advisory area

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages and tree damage are possible due
  to the ice. Roadways may be slippery during the early morning hours
  on Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power
outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

GAZ068-070-071-241415-
/O.NEW.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Pike-Lamar-Monroe-
Including the cities of Barnesville, Forsyth, and Zebulon
104 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10
AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Monroe, Lamar, and Pike Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power
outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$
817 
WWUS42 KFFC 241504
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1004 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

GAZ001>004-011-250915-
/O.CON.KFFC.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Chattooga-
Including the cities of Trenton, Fort Oglethorpe, Dalton,
Summerville, and LaFayette
1004 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  a quarter and one inch are expected. Winds gusting as high as 35
  mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of
an emergency. Prepare for extended power outages. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ005>009-012-013-019>021-030>039-043>051-055-057-062-250915-
/O.CON.KFFC.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Gordon-Pickens-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-
Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-Douglas-South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-
Newton-Morgan-Greene-Taliaferro-Clayton-Henry-Warren-
Including the cities of Crawford, Cedartown, Chatsworth, Blue Ridge,
Conyers, Jasper, Woodstock, Greensboro, Crawfordville, Decatur,
Atlanta, Stockbridge, Watkinsville, Washington, Warrenton, Madison,
Monroe, Winder, Marietta, Athens, Ellijay, Dallas, Covington, Rome,
Blairsville, Hiawassee, East Point, Lawrenceville, Cartersville,
Calhoun, Douglasville, and Riverdale
1004 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10
AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. Winds gusting as
  high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of
an emergency. Prepare for extended power outages. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ014>016-022>025-027-250915-
/O.CON.KFFC.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-
Including the cities of Cleveland, Cumming, Dawsonville, Dahlonega,
Homer, Commerce, Gainesville, and Comer
1004 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10
AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  one quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of
an emergency. Prepare for extended power outages. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ041-042-053-054-056-058>061-068-070>076-250915-
/O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.260124T1800Z-260126T1500Z/
Haralson-Carroll-Coweta-Fayette-Spalding-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-
Pike-Lamar-Monroe-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Jackson, Gray, Newnan, Carrollton, Eatonton,
Griffin, Sparta, Milledgeville, Barnesville, Bremen, Zebulon,
Sandersville, Monticello, Louisville, GIbson, Peachtree City, and
Forsyth
1004 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a light
  glaze up to two tenths of an inch.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
  conditions may impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid traveling if possible, and slow down and use caution if
traveling. Prepare for possible power outages and downed tree limbs.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs,
sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

Culver
584 
WWUS42 KFFC 250740
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
240 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-043>051-055-057-062-252100-
/O.CON.KFFC.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-
Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-
Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-Douglas-South Fulton-
DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-Morgan-Greene-Taliaferro-Clayton-Henry-
Warren-
Including the cities of Greensboro, Jasper, Blairsville, Athens,
Marietta, Dahlonega, Douglasville, Warrenton, Rome, Washington, East
Point, Summerville, Hiawassee, Homer, Monroe, Decatur, Blue Ridge,
Madison, Covington, Trenton, Riverdale, Dallas, Crawford, Cedartown,
Calhoun, Comer, Conyers, Fort Oglethorpe, Commerce, Watkinsville,
Lawrenceville, Crawfordville, Gainesville, Ellijay, Cumming, Dalton,
Cartersville, Atlanta, Winder, Chatsworth, Dawsonville, Cleveland,
LaFayette, Stockbridge, and Woodstock
240 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow/sleet accumulations up to
  one inch in northeastern Georgia. Ice accumulations around one
  quarter to three quarters of an inch across the warning area. Winds
  gusting as high as 30 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Impacts from ice accumulation are already
  being felt in portions of northeast Georgia extending into the
  Atlanta metro area. These impacts will expand through the morning
  hours across the warning area as ice accumulations continue to
  build.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ041-042-053-054-056-058>061-068-070>076-252100-
/O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Haralson-Carroll-Coweta-Fayette-Spalding-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-
Pike-Lamar-Monroe-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Griffin, Sparta, Barnesville, Forsyth,
Jackson, Peachtree City, GIbson, Louisville, Newnan, Eatonton,
Zebulon, Carrollton, Bremen, Milledgeville, Gray, Monticello, and
Sandersville
240 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

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

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around one tenth
  of an inch.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. Be especially
  careful of bridges and overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power
outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$
178 
WWUS42 KFFC 251530
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1030 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

GAZ001>005-011-019-030-251630-
/O.CAN.KFFC.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Chattooga-Floyd-Polk-
Including the cities of Chatsworth, Fort Oglethorpe, Rome,
Summerville, Cedartown, Dalton, Trenton, and LaFayette
1030 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Ice Storm Warning has been canceled for Dade, Walker, Catoosa,
Whitfield, Murray, Chattooga, Floyd, and Polk Counties. Temperatures
are expected to continue to rise through the day and the main
freezing precipitation threat has ended. Patchy slick spots may
continue, so continue to use caution while driving. Sub freezing
temperatures will return tonight into Monday morning and patchy black
ice may develop.

$$

GAZ006>009-012>016-020>025-027-031>039-043>051-055-057-062-260330-
/O.CON.KFFC.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Bartow-
Cherokee-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-Paulding-Cobb-
North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-Douglas-
South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-Morgan-Greene-Taliaferro-
Clayton-Henry-Warren-
Including the cities of Washington, Gainesville, Blue Ridge, Atlanta,
Jasper, Covington, Blairsville, Dahlonega, Stockbridge, Commerce,
Hiawassee, Watkinsville, Conyers, Cleveland, Comer, Calhoun,
Douglasville, Crawfordville, Lawrenceville, Riverdale, Warrenton,
Monroe, Homer, Dawsonville, Madison, Dallas, Athens, Winder,
Marietta, Cartersville, East Point, Decatur, Crawford, Ellijay,
Greensboro, Woodstock, and Cumming
1030 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations of one tenth
  to one half inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph tonight.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power
  lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of
an emergency. Prepare for extended power outages. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ041-042-053-054-056-058>061-068-070>076-260330-
/O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Haralson-Carroll-Coweta-Fayette-Spalding-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-
Pike-Lamar-Monroe-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Milledgeville, Griffin, Monticello, Bremen,
Carrollton, Sandersville, Jackson, GIbson, Peachtree City, Eatonton,
Sparta, Gray, Zebulon, Forsyth, Louisville, Barnesville, and Newnan
1030 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

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

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Further ice accumulations of a light
  glaze up to a tenths of an inch.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. Be especially
  careful of bridges and overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power
outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$
449 
WWUS42 KFFC 251955
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
255 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

GAZ006-007-012-020-031-043-044-252100-
/O.CAN.KFFC.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Fannin-Gilmer-Gordon-Bartow-Paulding-Douglas-South Fulton-
Including the cities of East Point, Ellijay, Douglasville, Dallas,
Calhoun, Cartersville, and Blue Ridge
255 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures are now above freezing and the threat for widespread ice
accumulations has ended. Travelers should still use caution as
isolated slick spot may remain on elevated surfaces like bridges.

$$

GAZ041-042-053-054-056-068-070-071-252100-
/O.CAN.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Haralson-Carroll-Coweta-Fayette-Spalding-Pike-Lamar-Monroe-
Including the cities of Griffin, Zebulon, Peachtree City, Bremen,
Forsyth, Barnesville, Carrollton, and Newnan
255 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures are now above freezing and the threat for widespread ice
accumulations has ended. Travelers should still use caution as
isolated slick spot may remain on elevated surfaces like bridges.

$$

GAZ008-009-013>016-021>025-027-032>039-045>051-055-057-062-260400-
/O.CON.KFFC.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Union-Towns-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Cherokee-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-
Jackson-Madison-Cobb-North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-
Oglethorpe-Wilkes-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-Morgan-Greene-
Taliaferro-Clayton-Henry-Warren-
Including the cities of Watkinsville, Marietta, Comer, Stockbridge,
Dahlonega, Athens, Cumming, Commerce, Crawford, Winder, Covington,
Gainesville, Homer, Cleveland, Jasper, Hiawassee, Greensboro,
Lawrenceville, Madison, Dawsonville, Warrenton, Riverdale,
Blairsville, Woodstock, Crawfordville, Washington, Conyers, Atlanta,
Decatur, and Monroe
255 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations of one to
  four tenths of an inch expected . Winds gusting 20 to 35 mph
  tonight.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power
  lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm
kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster
cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take
water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive
in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

GAZ058>061-072>076-260400-
/O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-
Jefferson-
Including the cities of Monticello, Sandersville, Jackson, Sparta,
Louisville, Eatonton, Gray, GIbson, and Milledgeville
255 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

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

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around a light
  glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
  The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power
outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$
609 
WWUS42 KFFC 260439
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1139 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

GAZ008-009-013>016-021>025-027-032>039-045>051-055-057-062-261245-
/O.CON.KFFC.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Union-Towns-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Cherokee-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-
Jackson-Madison-Cobb-North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-
Oglethorpe-Wilkes-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-Morgan-Greene-
Taliaferro-Clayton-Henry-Warren-
Including the cities of Crawfordville, Covington, Conyers, Cleveland,
Comer, Riverdale, Hiawassee, Dahlonega, Crawford, Madison, Athens,
Gainesville, Decatur, Cumming, Jasper, Lawrenceville, Stockbridge,
Warrenton, Marietta, Winder, Blairsville, Atlanta, Monroe,
Greensboro, Homer, Commerce, Washington, Woodstock, Watkinsville, and
Dawsonville
1139 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Refreezing of roadways after significant icing with some
  very minor accumulations still possible. Winds gusting as high as
  30 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become slick and hazardous. As ice refreezes and winds increase,
  trees may fall over or lose large branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Power outages will still be
possible, so continue to keep flashlights on hand.

&&

$$

GAZ058>061-072>076-261245-
/O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-
Jefferson-
Including the cities of Milledgeville, Sparta, Sandersville, Gray,
Jackson, Eatonton, Monticello, GIbson, and Louisville
1139 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

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

* WHAT...Temperatures will fall below freezing later tonight within
  the advisory. With roads wet after rainfall this evening, icy
  patches may form.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$
623 
WWUS42 KFFC 261001
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
501 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

GAZ074>076-261115-
/O.CAN.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Washington-Glascock-Jefferson-
Including the cities of GIbson, Louisville, and Sandersville
501 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures are now above freezing and the threat for widespread ice
accumulations has ended. Travelers should still use caution as
isolated slick spot may remain on elevated surfaces like bridges.

$$

GAZ008-009-013>016-021>025-027-032>039-045>051-055-057-062-261500-
/O.CON.KFFC.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Union-Towns-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Cherokee-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-
Jackson-Madison-Cobb-North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-
Oglethorpe-Wilkes-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-Morgan-Greene-
Taliaferro-Clayton-Henry-Warren-
Including the cities of Madison, Covington, Riverdale, Monroe,
Warrenton, Crawford, Blairsville, Conyers, Marietta, Stockbridge,
Commerce, Comer, Gainesville, Hiawassee, Homer, Dahlonega,
Greensboro, Atlanta, Dawsonville, Cumming, Winder, Crawfordville,
Woodstock, Lawrenceville, Jasper, Athens, Watkinsville, Washington,
Decatur, and Cleveland
501 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Refreezing of roadways after significant icing with some
  very minor accumulations still possible. Winds gusting as high as
  30 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Impacts from ice accumulation are already
  being felt in portions of northeast Georgia extending into the
  Atlanta metro area. These impacts will expand through the morning
  hours across the warning area as ice accumulations continue to
  build.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Power outages will still be
possible, so continue to keep flashlights on hand.

&&

$$

GAZ058>061-072-073-261500-
/O.CON.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-Jones-Baldwin-
Including the cities of Jackson, Eatonton, Sparta, Milledgeville,
Gray, and Monticello
501 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

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

* WHAT...With roads wet after rainfall this evening, icy patches may
  form.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$
756 
WWUS42 KFFC 261458
WSWFFC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
958 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

GAZ008-009-013>016-021>025-027-032>039-045>051-055-057-062-261600-
/O.EXP.KFFC.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Union-Towns-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Cherokee-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-
Jackson-Madison-Cobb-North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-
Oglethorpe-Wilkes-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-Morgan-Greene-
Taliaferro-Clayton-Henry-Warren-
Including the cities of Decatur, Greensboro, Hiawassee, Warrenton,
Washington, Cleveland, Dahlonega, Blairsville, Crawford, Athens,
Lawrenceville, Cumming, Watkinsville, Comer, Homer, Commerce, Monroe,
Dawsonville, Atlanta, Crawfordville, Marietta, Covington,
Gainesville, Winder, Jasper, Madison, Woodstock, Conyers,
Stockbridge, and Riverdale
958 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

The threat for widespread travel concerns continues to diminish this
morning as precipitation has ended and sun returns. Travelers should
still use caution as slick spots may remain on elevated surfaces and
less-traveled roads.

$$

GAZ058>061-072-073-261600-
/O.EXP.KFFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-Jones-Baldwin-
Including the cities of Milledgeville, Gray, Eatonton, Sparta,
Monticello, and Jackson
958 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

The threat for travel concerns continues to diminish this morning as
precipitation has ended and sun returns. Travelers should still use
caution as slick spots may remain on elevated surfaces and
less-traveled roads.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this ice 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 ice storm warning went out at Jan 22, 6:34 PM EST, 6 hours 40 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 631 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
  • A high impact ice storm is anticipated in northern Georgia this weekend. A Winter Storm Watch has been expanded for most of north Georgia and a small portion of central Georgia. The northern portion of the watch is in effect from 1 AM Saturday through 10 AM Monday, while areas generally near and south of I-20 are from 1 PM Saturday to 10 AM Monday.
  • Widespread impacts to travel are anticipated over the weekend due to the ice, and power outages are likely.
  • Dangerously cold temperatures will arrive by Sunday night and persist into next week, and cold weather dangers could be exacerbated by ongoing power outages.
  • Now is the time to review your family's emergency plan and make preparations for hazardous weather.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 22, 6:34 PM EST, 6 hours 40 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
634 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...New 00Z Aviation Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 631 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

 - A high impact ice storm is anticipated in northern Georgia this
   weekend. A Winter Storm Watch has been expanded for most of
   north Georgia and a small portion of central Georgia. The
   northern portion of the watch is in effect from 1 AM Saturday
   through 10 AM Monday, while areas generally near and south of
   I-20 are from 1 PM Saturday to 10 AM Monday.

 - Widespread impacts to travel are anticipated over the weekend
   due to the ice, and power outages are likely.

 - Dangerously cold temperatures will arrive by Sunday night and
   persist into next week, and cold weather dangers could be
   exacerbated by ongoing power outages.

 - Now is the time to review your family's emergency plan and make
   preparations for hazardous weather.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Friday)
Issued at 325 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

Rain showers are ongoing across north Georgia this afternoon as a
frontal boundary becomes stationary across Middle Georgia. Waves of
light to occasionally moderate rain showers will linger near and
north of this front overnight tonight into Friday morning as a weak
midlevel shortwave traverses the flow. Showers will then taper off
by midday Friday. Rainfall totals through tomorrow will largely
range from a tenth to a third of an inch within a band near and
north of the stationary frontal boundary. Drier conditions will
return, albeit briefly, through Friday night as a CAD wedge begins
to build in at the surface and southwest flow aloft leads into our
potential winter weather this weekend.

As far as temperatures are concerned, lows tonight will remain above
freezing areawide, ranging from the mid 30s in far north Georgia
through the 40s elsewhere. There will be a significant range in
temperatures across the area on Friday with highs in the 40s and 50s
north of the stationary front across north Georgia to as high as the
lower 70s in far southern portions of Middle Georgia.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Saturday morning through next Wednesday)
Issued at 325 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

TL;DR:

Interplay between a strong (1040+ mb) Arctic high, strong moisture
advection, and developing cold air damming (CAD) will support a
significant ice storm -- ice/freezing rain as the primary and most
impactful precipitation type -- across portions of north and
central Georgia this weekend, with impacts carrying over into next
week. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for far north and
northeast Georgia from 1AM Saturday through 10AM Monday, and for
portions of central and northwest Georgia from 1PM Saturday
through 10AM Monday. Ice accumulations greater than a quarter of
an inch will make travel impossible in some locations, and when
combined with wind gusts of 20-30 mph, may cause widespread
weather-related power outages. As precipitation tapers off on
Monday, a frigid, unseasonably cold airmass will move in on its
heels. Meaningful melting may not occur until Tuesday, prolonging
impacts across north Georgia into next week.

What We Know:

1) Consensus on a remarkable warm nose (between global model
guidance and the NAM, the first of our CAMs to have this event in
their purview) -- of almost 10C at 850mb. This combined with
temperatures at or slightly below freezing at the surface supports
increasing confidence in freezing rain/ice accumulations being our
primary hazard. Snow accumulations have tapered off to effectively
zero, though we may see a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain at
onset of the event late Saturday within the core of the wedge/CAD
airmass (generally between the Atlanta Metro and Athens and points
north and east).

2) A strong Arctic high sliding into place across the Northeast will
set the stage for strong, classical cold air damming -- a phenomenon
notoriously difficult to resolve in numerical models, which tends to
erode our cool, stable airmass far too quickly. As overrunning
moisture precipitates into the wedge, it is reinforced and
strengthened via evaporative cooling. The breadth and strength of
the wedge will be the difference between a potentially crippling ice
storm (stronger, longer-lasting cool air at the surface;
accumulation up to an inch of ice in our typical wedge areas, and
potentially more) and a more "run of the mill" ice storm.

3) The deterministic Euro made waves across the weather enterprise
with its warm/northerly trend yesterday (which was an outlier in its
own ensemble). 12z deterministic Euro guidance has come in cooler,
and a tick to the south -- more in line with the ensemble mean.
Notably, this comes two cycles after reconnaissance dropsonde data
was incorporated, which allowed for more accurate sampling of key
forecast features. Trends in ensemble guidance continue to support a
footprint of potentially significant ice accumulation across much of
north and north central Georgia.

4) After precipitation tapers off areawide, likely by mid-morning
Monday, a secondary Arctic surface high will fill in across north
and central Georgia (and much of Southern and Eastern CONUS) in its
wake. A much colder, much drier airmass will linger for the
remainder of the week. Highs on Monday will be in the upper 20s to
30s in areas that received ice accumulation, potentially postponing
meaningful melting beginning until perhaps Tuesday at the latest.

Concerns exist that weather-related power outages may continue if
roadways remain in poor condition into next week, potentially
overlapping with lows in the single digits to teens on Tuesday
morning (and "feels like" temperatures below zero for portions of
far north Georgia).

What Remains Uncertain:

1) The extent of the cold airmass/wedge. Pattern recognition, past
experience/expertise, and theory point to the strength and staying
power as the wedge builds in, but ice accumulations in locales
roughly along an arc extending from Rome to Newnan to Augusta remain
highly uncertain/on a fine line meteorologically. Current thinking
is that low-end (but impactful) ice accumulations are possible over
the course of the day Sunday for the aforementioned areas, but
intensity and location will depend heavily on the southwestern
progression of the cool dome. Additionally, a stronger wedge will
impact upper-bounds of ice accumulation, which are likely to be
situated within the core of the cold air -- from the Northern Metro
to Athens and points north and east.

2) Exact timing of onset and changeover. An initial push of freezing
rain/a wintry mix is possible just before daybreak Saturday along
the GA/TN border, with the "main event" so to speak beginning later
Saturday afternoon across northeast Georgia as cold air damming
extends southward along the Appalachian Mountains. Timing will hinge
on temperature profiles, which will come into finer detail as HiRes
guidance becomes available -- beginning tomorrow.

3) Speed of erosion of cold air on the southern edge of the wedge.
Dewpoints across far south central Georgia on Sunday afternoon look
to surge into the upper 50s to lower 60s -- sufficiently soupy to
support thunderstorms butting right up against the periphery of our
ice footprint. If the wedge begins to retreat or erode early on
Sunday, chances for thunderstorms may spread further northward.
Severe weather appears to be unlikely at this time, but care will
need to be taken to monitor this as a tertiary threat given what is
likely to be a broad surface temperature gradient (in the 30s to 40s
within the wedge, and potentially in the upper 60s to near 70 to the
south), and helicity generated along the edge of the wedge boundary.

Subsequent tweaks (and eventual upgrades) to our Winter Storm Watch
are likely to come either overnight tonight or tomorrow. The broader
picture -- a potentially major ice storm across portions of north
and central Georgia -- is becoming more and more certain, but fine
details that may determine the magnitude of impacts are likely still
to come as this event enters the short term. Continue to work on
preparations if you are in or close to the aforementioned areas, and
endeavor to be ready to enact your preparations, and postpone
travel, by Saturday when conditions begin to deteriorate.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 631 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

Vrb conditions through the period with a MVFR falling to IFR and
LIFR. Sct -shra through the overnight clearing by late morning.
Winds light and generally NE, though expect frequent vrb and
occasional light. Conditions to briefly improve at tail end of TAF
period ahead of weekend system.

//ATL Confidence...00Z Update...
Medium confidence cigs and PoPs overnight.
High confidence all other elements.

SM

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          43  50  34  39 /  60  50  10  50
Atlanta         45  51  37  41 /  70  40  10  50
Blairsville     35  48  28  36 /  30  20  10  60
Cartersville    40  48  33  41 /  50  20  10  50
Columbus        48  60  43  53 /  50  30  10  40
Gainesville     43  49  34  38 /  60  40  10  50
Macon           45  61  42  50 /  30  30  10  50
Rome            40  52  33  43 /  30  20  10  60
Peachtree City  44  54  37  43 /  60  40  10  50
Vidalia         46  71  45  52 /   0  10  10  30

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from late Friday night through Monday morning
for GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-035>039.

Winter Storm Watch from Saturday afternoon through Monday
morning for GAZ030>034-041>051-053>062-072>076.

&&

SHORT TERM...RW
LONG TERM....96
AVIATION...SM
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 22, 3:45 PM EST, 9 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
345 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-232045-
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-
345 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

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

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday...

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for portions of north and
northeast Georgia from 1 AM Saturday morning until 10 AM Monday
morning. A Winter Storm Watch covers the remainder of north
Georgia near and south of I-20 and a small portion of central
Georgia from 1 PM Saturday through 10 AM Monday.

Confidence is increasing that a major ice storm will occur in much
of north Georgia and perhaps portions of central Georgia this
weekend. Hazardous travel conditions and power outages will be
likely and could linger into early next week. Very cold
temperatures extending into early next week may extend the threat
for several days after precipitation ends, especially in areas
with impacted utilities.

While uncertainty remains on the track and intensity of this storm
system, now is the time to review your emergency plan and make
preparations for hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

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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.