Winter storm headed for GA soon. Will there be snow & ice? Here’s the latest forecast
While Georgians saw snow recently, it didn’t stick for very long. So, what are the possibilities of more snow? Well, it might be snowing again a lot faster than you think.
Here’s what to know about the forecast:
Will it snow again in GA soon?
“We are confident that a major winter storm will impact the Eastern U.S. this weekend. What is less certain is where the worst of the winter weather will occur,” according to National Weather Service experts. “For now the highest level of concern is for parts of northeast Georgia.”
In that winter storm, snow is not forecasted to come, but arctic air and freezing rain are expected this Saturday and Sunday. However, the overall impacts remain in question.
AccuWeather meteorologists are also unsure about snow, but are predicting severe icy conditions.
“Given the magnitude of the cold air that follows the storm, many areas in the Southern states could struggle with an icy grip of winter with some damage to infrastructure and major travel difficulties, the scope of which will be revealed in the coming days as more details of the storm unfold,” said AccuWeather senior meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.
Above all, experts urge Georgians to stay up to date with the latest weather predictions.
Safety tips for snow
Here are some tips from the Red Cross:
- Check on relatives, neighbors, and friends, particularly if they are elderly or live alone.
- Avoid overexertion, such as shoveling snow, pushing a vehicle, or walking in deep snow.
- Caulk and weather-strip doors and windowsills to keep cold air out. Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic from the inside to provide an extra layer of insulation to keep cold air out.
- Make sure you have enough heating fuel on hand.
- Protect pipes from freezing.
- If possible, bring your pets inside during cold winter weather. Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas and make sure they have access to non-frozen drinking water. If the animals are outside, make sure their access to food and water is not blocked by snow drifts, ice, or other obstacles.
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