Sandy Springs To Residents: Watch For 'Dangerous' Road Conditions

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- Weather conditions are expected to worsen throughout the day Friday, and the city of Sandy Springs wants you to be prepared for whatever moves into the area.

The National Weather Service is expected to issue a Winter Storm Warning for Fulton County from 5 p.m. Dec. 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, the city added. You can expect to see narrow bands of snow over Interstate 85 and the Atlanta metro area, which could bring up to three inches of snow to places in the warning area.

Of course, dropping temperatures means an increased risk for icy conditions to develop on area roadways.

Sandy Springs City Hall will close at 1 p.m. Friday for all non-essential personnel, and all afternoon parks and recreation activities have also been canceled.

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Sandy Springs' Winter Emergency Response team is monitoring conditions, and crews are prepared to treat bridges, overpasses and roadways as needed. Residents are encouraged to visit the city's Facebook page for updates.

You are also encouraged to sign up for Sandy Springs alerts for emergency weather and traffic notifications.

"Slick and dangerous road conditions are possible, especially on elevated bridges and overpasses," the city added. "Road conditions are expected to deteriorate through the day and into the evening. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times."

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