Fulton Schools Make Call On Wednesday Classes

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — The Fulton County School System has announced it will cancel classes for Wednesday, Jan. 17, the system said in a message late Tuesday evening. The system noted its cancelling classes due to "icy road conditions and extremely low temperatures throughout the county."

No students or staff should report to school or work. However, Fulton students and staff members are encouraged stay tuned to local news outlets, the district's Twitter and Facebook pages and its website for any change in information.

The Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Snow is moving into the area, so residents should plan on slippery road conditions and reduced visibilities. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected, with locally higher amounts possible.

A Wind Chill Advisory is also in effect until 1 p.m. Wednesday, and you should expect wind chills to range anywhere from 25 above zero to 5 below zero degrees. The weather service states winds will become strong and gusty Wednesday, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph gusting to 25 to 30 mph. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

Image via Shutterstock