From Carroll County EMA Director Tim Padgett in coordination with the National Weather Service – Peachtree City office:
Winter Storm Warning in effect for Cleburne County Alabama Thursday night through Friday.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Randolph County Alabama Thursday night through Friday.
Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for West Georgia, Friday morning through Saturday morning.
WHAT
Periods of snow, sleet, and freezing rain that could be heavy at times. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 2-4 inches in northern Georgia and up to 2 inches in East Alabama, West Georgia, metro Atlanta and points east. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch are possible as well. Forecast snow accumulation amounts have trended down while the forecast for ice accumulation (sleet and freezing rain) have trended up.
WHERE
East Alabama and portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.
WHEN
East Alabama – Thursday night through Friday
West Georgia – From Friday morning through Saturday morning.
IMPACTS
Plan on slippery road conditions, with travel likely becoming difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday commute and linger into Saturday morning. The weight of ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce scattered power outages. Bridges and overpasses could become icy even if temperatures remain slightly above freezing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this hazardous situation. Any slight deviations in temperatures or track of the weather system will result in changes for the precipitation type forecast.
The National Weather Service will provide another detailed update today at 12:30 pm. We will provide an update after that briefing.
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