When Will Snow Arrive In North Georgia, Wind Advisory

GEORGIA — Light snow accumulations are possible Monday afternoon and night, mainly over northeast Georgia, according to the National Weather Service. Windy conditions are also expected through Tuesday morning.

Strong, low pressure will be moving through the southern Appalachians and will bring moisture and cold temperatures to north and central Georgia. Rain will mix with and change to snow Monday and Monday night generally north of an Atlanta to Gainesville line. With the cold temperatures aloft, any accumulating snow will be more likely at elevations above 2,000-feet. Temperatures are expected to fall during the day, reaching into the upper 20s and lower 30s by early evening.

Any light snow accumulations could lead to hazardous road conditions. Snow accumulations should be around an inch or less, with higher amounts possible in higher elevation areas.

In addition, the cold temperatures and strong winds of 15-20 mph with gusts to near 30 mph will cause wind chills to fall into the teens and 20s Monday night and Tuesday morning.

Winds are increasing across north and central Georgia and breezy conditions will continue through the early afternoon hours. West to northwest winds between 15 and 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph can be expected Monday morning and early afternoon.

There is a small chance for some snow mixed with rain Friday night into Saturday morning in far north Georgia, but only minimal snow accumulation is currently expected.

A flood warning is also in effect for Big Creek near Alpharetta, affecting Fulton and Forsyth counties. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

The flood warning continues through late Tuesday night. Flood stage in 7-feet, according to the National Weather Service. The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight Monday night to a crest of 7.4 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening.

Minor flooding of woodlands and fields begin along the creek between Cumming in Forsyth County, to Alpharetta and Roswell in north Fulton County. Flooding starts to affect portions of the Big Creek Greenway near Alpharetta and some portions may become closed with around 1-foot of water, especially upstream and downstream from the gauge on Kimball Bridge Road and near Rock Mill Park. Portions of the YMCA Campground off Preston Ridge Road will begin to flood.

The forecast for this week shows:

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 39 by 5 p.m. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday night

Clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Thursday

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

Thursday night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

Friday night

A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Saturday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 53.