Winter Weather Advisory in Effect

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY…

WHAT…A transition from rain to snow is expected early Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations are expected to be around one- half inch Saturday morning, with higher amounts of 1 to 2 inches across portions of far north Georgia.

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

Dade–Walker–Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns- Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow- Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-Douglas- Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Carrollton, and Douglasville

WHEN…From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.

IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Wintry precipitation is possible over portions of north Georgia Friday night through early Saturday as lingering moisture combines with cold temperatures.

There is potential for light accumulations across far north Georgia, with little to no accumulations expected farther south. Strong gusty winds winds are possible Friday night. Sustained winds from 20-25 mph gusting to 30-35 mph at times are anticipated. Winds could be higher across ridgetops in mountainous terrain.