Thursday, January 17, 2013
(Updated 5:25 p.m.) The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for north Georgia, which warns of light snow and black ice from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning.
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Thursday, January 17
The National Weather Service forecast as of 5:15 p.m. calls for rain and snow before 11 tonight, then a slight chance of snow between 11 and midnight. But little to no accumulation is expected. Those in West Cobb can also expect winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight’s low temperature of 29 will warm back up to nearly 50 tomorrow under sunny skies. Snow is expected across north Georgia this afternoon and tonight, according to the National Weather Service's winter weather advisory. A "cold polar air mass" is expected to spread into north Georgia as widespread rain shifts south. The result: Rain will mix with and change over to snow across portions of north Georgia, including Cobb County The heaviest snowfall would be in…
Winter weather is approaching. If you have to go out on the roads, follow these tips to stay safe.
Amid today’s forecasts calling for possible snow and ice, officials from the Georgia Department of Transportation say they are monitoring weather forecasts and road conditions and will respond accordingly and specifically target areas vulnerable to freezing, like hills, ramps, bridges and interchanges. GDOT officials on Thursday released several tips for drivers who have to hit the roads amid tonight’s wintry conditions. Drivers who have to navigate the roads amid the winter weather are urged to: Drivers can call 511 or visit www.georgia-navigator.com to get current information on road conditions. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
A winter storm could switch widespread rain to snowflakes on Thursday, but little to no accumulations are expected in Cobb County, according the National Weather Service.
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Wednesday, January 16
Winter storms are possible in Cobb County and across north Georgia on Thursday and into Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service, which issued a winter storm watch for the area. Meteorologists say widespread rain should switch over to the white stuff sometime Thursday afternoon or evening, but the heaviest snowfall would be in the north Georgia mountains. The winter storm watch—in effect for Cobb and other counties from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning—means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Locations north of a line from Carrollton to Atlanta to Jefferson could see an inch or less of snow, while accumulations in the northeast and northwest Georgia …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Cobb could get its first glimpse this winter of the white stuff as rain across north Georgia may turn to snow with the arrival of a deep cold air mass.
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Tuesday, January 15
Cobb County could get the first snow of the winter and the year on Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. A strong low pressure system and ample Gulf moisture will meet, resulting in widespread rain and an associated deep cold air mass that will begin to spread across north and central Georgia on Thursday afternoon and evening, meteorologists say in a special weather statement issued today. As a result, rain could change over to snow across parts of north Georgia, including Cobb. Despite recent unseasonably warm temps, residents could see some light accumulations of snow across parts of north Georgia by mid to late Thursday afternoon or evening, mainly on elevated and grassy surfaces. While folks as far south as a …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Meteorologists say the rain might not leave Cobb until Thursday night.
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Monday, January 14
Cobb County could continue to see rain through most of Thursday, but today’s showers and the short-term forecast have led weather experts to issue a flood watch for north Georgia through the first part of Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch that will be in effect until Wednesday morning. Meteorologists say the widespread showers with periods of heavy rain are expected to occur during the watch. Rains have already made the area’s soil wet, which will help in producing runoff as the wet weather continues. The weather service says minor flooding in smaller creeks, streams and low-lying flood-prone areas are possible. Officials say a flood watch means there is the potential for flood based on the current forecasts…
Despite Sunday's shorts-worthy temperatures, Cobb County is set for a wet week of cooler temperatures as a cold front moves into Georgia.
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Monday, January 14
Following a warm weekend in the 70s, Cobb County is set for rain, cooler temps and maybe even a blast of cold air from the north. A rainy Monday and Tuesday will accompany cooler weather, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters give West Cobb a 100-percent chance of rain on Monday, when the high is expected to reach 57 or so, and an 80-percent chance on Tuesday with a high near 54, according to the National Weather Service. Showers are expected to taper off Wednesday and Thursday, as low temperatures dip to the high and low 30s, respectively. Highs are forecast for the mid 50s. Current above-average temperatures give way to possible additional waves of arctic air that could reach into Georgia later this month or next, as the…
Monday, December 24, 2012
The possibility of isolated severe thunderstorms is in the forecast for late Tuesday, and heavy rain will continue through Wednesday.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
Rainy weather on Monday will continue on Christmas Day, and some stormy conditions are a possibility for late Tuesday night. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather alert Monday indicating that a large band of severe thunderstorms will be making its way through north and central Georgia, most likely from late Christmas evening into the overnight and early morning hours on Wednesday. The NWS alert indicated that the main concern is the possibility of isolated tornadoes and damaging winds exceeding 60 mph. Tonight there is a chance of dense fog after 11 p.m. The metro Atlanta forecast calls for 100 percent rain on Tuesday and around 80 percent Wednesdsay. Highs are expected to reach the low 60s on Tuesday and the upper 50s by…
The National Weather Service predicts the heavy, dense fog will limit visibility to one-quarter mile or less.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday, with widespread visibilities of one-quarter mile or less, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. The low visibilities will make driving hazardous. If driving, slow down and use low-beam headlights. Leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
