Snow, Freezing Rain Expected Overnight In North Georgia

NORTH GEORGIA — Light snow accumulation is possible Thursday night into Friday morning in parts of north and central Georgia.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook. Some accumulating snow and light freezing rain is expected in the higher elevations of northeast Georgia Thursday night into Friday.

Additionally, a winter storm warning has been issued through Friday evening for some accumulating snow and light freezing rain in the higher elevations of northeast Georgia. Subfreezing temperatures on Friday night could also cause slippery road conditions.

Next week, another disturbance could bring a light mix of rain and snow to portions of north Georgia for Monday into Tuesday. The National Weather Service said, "there is great uncertainty with this system so please monitor the forecast for likely changes."

Seven-day forecast for metro Atlanta

Thursday

Showers likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday night

Showers. Low around 37. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers likely, mainly before 11 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 49.

Sunday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 10am, then a chance of rain showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Monday night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Tuesday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Tuesday night

A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.