Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued January 10 at 8:31AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 10, 2025 - 5:31am
Expires:
January 10, 2025 - 6:15am
Description:
At 830 AM EST, an area of heavy snow was located over Ranger, or 13
miles west of Jasper, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...An area of heavy snow
SOURCE...NWS Meteorologists
ACCUMULATION...Accumulations of up to 2 to 3 inches of heavy snow are
expected over the next 3 to 4 hours.
TEMPERATURES...Temperatures are expected to remain just below
freezing.
IMPACT...Roads will become snow covered. Expect travel to become
more difficult.
Locations impacted include...
Rome, Gainesville, Dalton, Canton, Cartersville, Calhoun, Winder,
Jefferson, Lafayette, Commerce, Cumming, Dahlonega, Summerville,
Chatsworth, Jasper, Ringgold, Cleveland, Dawsonville, Trenton, and
Ellijay.
Instruction:
The snow can accumulate at a rate of one inch per hour or more in
this area of heavy snow. Be prepared for hazardous driving
conditions. Consider delaying travel if you will be going through
this area of heavy snow.
A Winter Storm Warning/Advisory is in effect for the area. Please
monitor local media outlets and the National Weather Service for
further statements.
LAT...LON 3499 8355 3480 8368 3474 8362 3448 8365
3443 8361 3449 8354 3446 8340 3424 8334
3427 8311 3417 8310 3389 8279 3411 8543
3498 8560
TIME...MOT...LOC 1330Z 237DEG 47KT 3449 8466
Area Description:
Dade; Walker; Catoosa; Whitfield; Murray; Fannin; Gilmer; Union; Towns; Chattooga; Gordon; Pickens; Dawson; Lumpkin; White; Floyd; Bartow; Cherokee; Forsyth; Hall; Banks; Jackson; Madison; Polk; Paulding; Cobb; North Fulton; Gwinnett; Barrow; Clarke; Oglethorpe; Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA