Special Weather Statement
Any snow that has melted or remains on roadways will refreeze as
temperatures will drop into the teens to 20s across much of
eastern Georgia by early Monday morning. Thus, patchy to
widespread black ice can be expected especially in areas that
received higher snowfall accumulations over the weekend. Exercise
caution during your morning commute especially along bridges,
overpasses and any untreated roadways. Additionally, be mindful
while walking on sidewalks, driveways and parking lots.
Temperatures will rise above freezing by Monday afternoon which
will help the melting process.
From: Feb 02, 2026 00:46
Until: Feb 02, 2026 14:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Georgia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of
blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to
impossible travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 10 to 15 above
zero on Saturday and from the single digits below zero to the
single digits above zero on Saturday night.
From: Jan 30, 2026 15:18
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
6 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Georgia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of
blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to
impossible travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees below
zero to the single digits above zero on Saturday and from 15
degrees below zero to to the single digits below zero Saturday
night.
From: Jan 30, 2026 15:18
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2
inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high
as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Georgia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of
blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to
impossible travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees above
zero to the lower teens above zero on Saturday and from five
degrees below zero to to the single digits above zero Saturday
night.
From: Jan 30, 2026 15:18
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from as cold as 15
degrees below in the north Georgia mountains to the single digits
above zero in central Georgia.
* WHERE...All of north and central Georgia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 16:50
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from 10 below zero in
the north Georgia mountains to the single digits above zero in
central Georgia.
* WHERE...All of north and central Georgia.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 08:46
Until: Jan 31, 2026 05:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may
produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on
tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads
and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel
conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening.
Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing
snow, causing very poor visibility.
From: Jan 30, 2026 16:46
Until: Jan 31, 2026 03:30
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North
Carolina, and the Upstate of South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be
endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended
periods.
From: Jan 30, 2026 16:37
Until: Jan 31, 2026 03:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Georgia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of
blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to
impossible travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees below
zero to the lower teens above zero on Saturday and from ten degrees
below zero to to the single digits above zero Saturday night.
From: Jan 30, 2026 08:44
Until: Jan 31, 2026 00:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Georgia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Any snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other
surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Gusty winds could result
in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on difficult
travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 to 10 degrees
above zero on Saturday.
From: Jan 30, 2026 08:44
Until: Jan 31, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Fannin, Union, Towns, Lumpkin, White, and Dawson Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of
blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to
impossible travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees below
zero to the lower teens above zero on Saturday and from ten degrees
below zero to to the single digits above zero Saturday night.
From: Jan 30, 2026 08:44
Until: Jan 31, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may
produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on
tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads
and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel
conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening.
Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing
snow, causing very poor visibility.
From: Jan 30, 2026 12:20
Until: Jan 30, 2026 20:30
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 below possible.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 06:47
Until: Jan 30, 2026 20:00
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations
up to one inch and ice accumulations mainly between one half and
three quarters of an inch. Locally higher ice amounts possible,
especially across the South Carolina foothills.
* WHERE...The Piedmont of North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina,
and northeast Georgia
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Trees
and large limbs could fall on structures, posing threat to life
and property. Ice and snow covered roadways will become
treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice accumulations will rapidly increase late
Saturday night into Sunday morning, possibly tapering off by
Sunday evening. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will
remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday.
From: Jan 24, 2026 07:35
Until: Jan 24, 2026 20:30
Ice Storm Warning
* 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.
From: Jan 24, 2026 06:04
Until: Jan 24, 2026 14:15
Ice Storm Warning
* 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.
From: Jan 24, 2026 06:04
Until: Jan 24, 2026 14:15
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total sleet accumulations up to
one inch and ice accumulations between four tenths and one half of
an inch.
* WHERE...The Piedmont of North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina,
and northeast Georgia
* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Ice and
snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable.
Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice
and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The outages could last for
days in some areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 24, 2026 02:26
Until: Jan 24, 2026 10:30
Ice Storm Warning
* 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.
From: Jan 23, 2026 06:14
Until: Jan 24, 2026 10:00
Ice Storm Warning
* 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.
From: Jan 23, 2026 17:14
Until: Jan 24, 2026 10:00
Winter Storm Watch
* 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.
From: Jan 23, 2026 06:36
Until: Jan 23, 2026 20:00
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between one
half and one inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Georgia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous
and impassable. Widespread power outages are likely due to the
weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The
outages could last for days in some areas. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 23, 2026 05:54
Until: Jan 23, 2026 18:00
Winter Storm Watch
* 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.
From: Jan 23, 2026 06:14
Until: Jan 23, 2026 14:15
Winter Storm Watch
* 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.
From: Jan 23, 2026 06:14
Until: Jan 23, 2026 14:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one
quarter and three quarters of an inch possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and
northwest Georgia.
* WHEN...From late Friday night 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.
From: Jan 22, 2026 17:43
Until: Jan 23, 2026 08:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations around
four tenths 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...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.
From: Jan 22, 2026 17:43
Until: Jan 23, 2026 08:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total sleet
accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between three
tenths and three quarters of an inch possible. Winds could gust as
high as 30 mph across the mountains.
* WHERE...Northeast Georgia, Western North Carolina, and the South
Carolina Upstate.
* WHEN...From 7 AM EST Saturday morning through 1 PM EST Monday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Ice and
sleet covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow and sleet accumulations are
possible north of I-40. Highest ice accumulations are possible
across the southern mountains of North Carolina, the mountains of
northeast Georgia, and the mountains of South Carolina.
From: Jan 22, 2026 18:51
Until: Jan 23, 2026 08:00
Special Weather Statement
Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for
4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be NW
at 8 to 12 mph.
With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities
whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside,
use extreme caution.
From: Jan 20, 2026 06:19
Until: Jan 21, 2026 00:00
Special Weather Statement
Minimum relative humidity values are expected to drop 15 to 25
percent this afternoon. Low humidity combined with dry vegetation
will lead to increased fire danger this afternoon and early
evening across northeast Georgia.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn Friday. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Jan 20, 2026 06:01
Until: Jan 20, 2026 18:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility less than one half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest,
and west central Georgia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 07, 2026 04:30
Until: Jan 07, 2026 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest,
and west central Georgia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 07, 2026 10:55
Until: Jan 07, 2026 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility less than one half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Baldwin, Greene, Hancock, Taliaferro, Warren, Wilkes,
Madison, and Oglethorpe Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 07, 2026 10:55
Until: Jan 07, 2026 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina,
and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 07, 2026 10:59
Until: Jan 07, 2026 14:00
Special Weather Statement
Patchy dense fog has developed across the Upstate of South
Carolina and in the Piedmont and Foothills of western North
Carolina this morning. The fog will likely linger through the
early morning hours before dissipating by 9 am. If driving, be
prepared for sudden reductions in visibility. Slow down, use low-
beam headlights, and leave extra space between vehicles.
From: Jan 07, 2026 10:02
Until: Jan 07, 2026 14:00
Special Weather Statement
Patches of dense fog are forming across the Upstate of South
Carolina and in the Piedmont and Foothills of western North
Carolina this evening. The fog will likely linger through the
overnight and into the morning, and may become more widespread.
If driving, be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility. Slow
down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra space between
vehicles.
From: Jan 06, 2026 02:15
Until: Jan 06, 2026 07:15
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 05, 2026 05:49
Until: Jan 05, 2026 15:00
Special Weather Statement
Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4
or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be west
at 6 to 12 mph.
With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether
you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme
caution.
From: Dec 31, 2025 06:04
Until: Jan 01, 2026 00:00
Special Weather Statement
Relative humidity in the 20 to 25% range are expected across the
western Carolinas and northeast Georgia this afternoon. Breezy
conditions are expected this afternoon as well with gusts between
15 to 25 mph. The combination of low humidity, breezy conditions,
and dry vegetation will enhance the fire danger across the area.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Dec 31, 2025 06:29
Until: Dec 31, 2025 22:00
Special Weather Statement
Minimum relative humidity will drop near or below 25 percent east
of the mountains in North Carolina and across most of northeast
Georgia this afternoon. Breezy conditions are also expected with
gusts ranging from 15 to 25 mph. The combination of low humidity,
breezy winds, and dry vegetation will lead to increased fire
danger today.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Dec 31, 2025 16:28
Until: Dec 31, 2025 22:00
Fire Weather Watch
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST TUESDAY UNTIL 7 PM
EST TUESDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY ACROSS NORTHEAST GEORGIA...
.Very dry conditions are expected to develop across northeast
Georgia on Tuesday afternoon, with relative humidity dropping as
low as 20% (and isolated locations potentially dropping below
20%). Winds will remain breezy on Tuesday, though not as breezy
as today, with gusts of 20-25mph possible throughout most of the
day. Fine dead fuel moisture is expected to to fall below 10%, and
land managers have expressed concern about these coinciding
conditions. Although winds do not technically meet strict RFW
criteria, the combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and
breezy winds will nonetheless be favorable for rapid spread of
wildfires across the warned area.
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Rabun, Habersham, Stephens, Franklin, Hart and
Elbert.
* TIMING...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 5 to 15 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Values as low as 20% are expected.
* FUEL MOISTURE...10-hour fuel moisture expected to fall below 10%
Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Dec 29, 2025 21:15
Until: Dec 30, 2025 05:15
Fire Weather Watch
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The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is
in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* Affected Area... East and Northeast Georgia
* Timing... Tomorrow afternoon
* Winds... Up to 25 mph; with gusts as high as 30 mph along
ridgelines and peaks of NE Georgia
* Relative Humidity... Falling below 25% by early afternoon.
* Impacts... With elevated winds and low relative humidities,
extremely dangerous fire weather conditions are possible.
From: Dec 29, 2025 21:07
Until: Dec 30, 2025 05:15
