Georgia, 2022

Winter Weather in Georgia, December 26 to 27, 2022

December 26 to 27, 2022 · NWS FFC · 6 events in 6 counties and zones

Following an extremely cold Christmas day, a fast-moving clipper system produced light snow in north Georgia on December 26th. Even with the dry air mass in place, the system was able to squeeze out enough moisture to make it to the surface, resulting in a dusting of snow in the higher elevations of north Georgia and reports of snow flurries as far south as the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
6

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS FFC wrote it up.

Following an extremely cold Christmas day, a fast-moving clipper system produced light snow in north Georgia on December 26th. Even with the dry air mass in place, the system was able to squeeze out enough moisture to make it to the surface, resulting in a dusting of snow in the higher elevations of north Georgia and reports of snow flurries as far south as the Atlanta metropolitan area.

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Event by event

6 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Weather, Murray

When
December 26, 8:00 PM EST to 10:30 PM EST
Where
Murray forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.788, -84.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Emergency Manager reported icy and slick road conditions due to light accumulations and subfreezing temperatures, including the closure of all lanes of Highway 411 North near the Appalachian Regional Port and at Halls Chapel Road, and icy conditions on Highway 52 at Holly Creek Cool Springs Road.

Winter Weather, Fannin

When
December 26, 9:00 PM EST to December 27, 3:30 AM EST
Where
Fannin forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.864, -84.320 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Emergency Manager reported 1 inch of snow 3 miles northeast of Mineral Bluff.

Winter Weather, Dade

When
December 26, 9:00 PM EST to December 27, 3:30 AM EST
Where
Dade forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.855, -85.504 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Emergency Manager reported 0.75 inches of snow in the valleys near Lookout Mountain, and 1 inch of snow accumulated on Lookout Mountain.

Winter Weather, Gilmer

When
December 26, 9:00 PM EST to 11:40 PM EST
Where
Gilmer forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
34.691, -84.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Georgia DOT reported icy roadways due to light accumulations and subfreezing temperatures. All lanes of State Route 282 (Tail Creek Road) at Almond Joy Lane were closed.

Winter Weather, Floyd

When
December 26, 9:15 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where
Floyd forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.263, -85.214 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Emergency Manager reported multiple roads closed for treatment due to icy conditions resulting from light accumulations, including: Donahoo Road, Radio Springs Road, Cave Springs Road, Pleasant Valley Road, Lombardy Way, Highway 20 West at Mt Zion Road, Walker Mountain Road, Padlock Mountain Road, Barron Road, Eaton Valley Road, Mount Alto Road and Huffacre Road.

Winter Weather, Gordon

When
December 26, 9:30 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where
Gordon forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.503, -84.876 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Emergency Manager reported icy road conditions due to light accumulations of snow and subfreezing temperatures, particularly on secondary roadways, including Red Bud Road and East Line Street.

What these are

Winter Weather
Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1073272, 1073223, 1073225, 1073273, 1073267, 1073276.