Will It Snow Again In GA? See Latest Forecast

ATLANTA, GA—Snow and ice lingered in metro Atlanta on Wednesday as rumors of a second approaching snowstorm swirled around Georgia, leaving residents to wonder if more wintry weather is coming.

In a state that rarely sees piles of persistent snow, the National Weather Service says the short answer to the possibility of another storm is yes, it could happen. But will it happen?

"That is far from certain," the National Weather Service said Wednesday.

What seems certain is another blast of bitter cold by the end of the weekend that will drop temperatures into the teens at night.

Amid predictions of another cold blast impending, AccuWeather on Tuesday said travel impacts will occur in the East Coast. In an extended forecast, the private weather company said the eastern U.S. will battle two storms next week.

While some parts of the region may see rain and snow, AccuWeather forecasted north Georgia down to parts of Albany will be hit by soaking rain and thunderstorms.

But first, a wintry mix may find its way to the interior Southeast from the coastal Northeast on Sunday, AccuWeather said.

The Southeast and mid-Atlantic could be subjected to accumulating snow and ice depending on the amount of moisture brought into the area, AccuWeather said. Forecasters added the frozen precipitation could build up enough to cause roads to be slippery and delay travel on Sunday.

Another storm, from early to midweek, is projected to live near the Gulf of Mexico. Whether or not it brings heavy snow to the South depends on the storm's intensity and track, AccuWeather said.

Though predictions of snow in Georgia remained unclear Wednesday, weather officials agree on one sentiment: it will be cold next week.

Temperatures in Georgia and other parts of the southeastern region will be 10-20 degrees below the historical average.

This comes as the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are gearing up for a matchup in the NCAA College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Metro Atlanta on Wednesday felt chilly early Wednesday morning ahead of potential showers, starting around 1 a.m. Saturday, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service. Weather officials predicted a 100 percent chance of rain.

Around 9 a.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service predicted the following detailed forecast for metro Atlanta:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5-10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5-15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 30. West wind 5-10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Showers after 1 a.m. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Saturday: Showers. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent.

Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 32.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.