Light Snow, Freezing Rain In GA Weekend Weather Forecast

NORTH GEORGIA — North Georgia could see another round of winter weather this weekend according to the National Weather Service.

A special weather statement issued Wednesday morning says that rain on Thursday night may change to light snow and light freezing rain through Saturday morning.

Precipitation associated with a slow moving cold front may fall in the form of light snow or light freezing rain, the NWS said.

There is still uncertainty on how much and where any snow or ice accumulations may happen. But based on recent information, the NWS said there is indication that northeast Georgia is the most likely area to receive light snow accumulations Friday and Friday night. Parts of middle and east central Georgia are most likely to see light ice accumulation on Friday night.

The overall amounts may be slightly lower than projected earlier. However, overall confidence is low. That isn't to say that residents and emergency officials should remain alert and be prepared for possible snow and/or ice accumulations, especially over parts of middle and east central Georgia.

Even small amounts of ice can cause significant impacts including slick roads and power outages due to icing on trees and power lines.

Metro Atlanta Forecast

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday night

Showers, mainly after 2 a.m. Low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Rain, mainly before 1 p.m. Temperature falling to around 41 by 5 p.m. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday night

A slight chance of rain before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of rain or freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Friday

A chance of rain or freezing rain before 1 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow between 1-4 p.m., then a chance of rain after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Friday night

A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7 p.m., then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Saturday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 45.

Sunday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.