Black Ice Now The Danger From Weakening Winter Storm

PEACHTREE CITY, GA -- A winter weather advisory was cancelled earlier than expected on Tuesday, but the National Weather Service is now warning against the possibility of black ice, as temperatures are predicted to fall well below freezing Tuesday night. The advisory was expected to last through 7 pm, but was cancelled around noon, as what was once expected to be a major winter storm had all but dissipated.

Much of metro Atlanta experienced light rain Tuesday morning, as temperatures remained well above freezing ahead of a cold front that slowed as it approached metro Atlanta. The winter weather advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, went into effect at 3 am Tuesday, but now many local meteorologists are now predicting no appreciable snow accumulations in metro Atlanta.

National Weather Service forecasters are now calling for clearing skies Tuesday night, followed by the coldest temperatures of the year Tuesday night, well into the low 20s.

Numerous metro Atlanta school systems and governments are closed Tuesday, including state government offices in 35 metro counties.

Winter Weather Closings On Patch

• DeKalb Schools Make Decision On Tuesday Classes
• Weather Decision From State And City Of Atlanta Offices
• Atlanta, Fulton County Schools Closed Tuesday
• Douglas Schools Make Decision On Tuesday Classes
• Cobb Schools Make Decision On Tuesday Classes
• Johns Creek Makes Weather Decision For Jan. 29
• Douglas Schools Make Decision On Tuesday Classes

The last time Atlanta hosted a Super Bowl was in 2000, for Super Bowl XXXIV at the Georgia Dome between the then-St. Louis Rams and Tennessee Titans. Two ice storms enveloped the city, clogging traffic and causing major service disruptions that lasted through game day. The Rams won the NFL championship in thrilling fashion, but the lasting memories of the game surrounded the weather.

Here is the latest National Weather Service forecast:

Today
Rain and snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm. Temperature falling to around 37 by 11am. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Light west wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

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