ATLANTA — A winter storm is moving through north Georgia Saturday, bringing snow, strong winds, and dangerous cold temperatures to the region.
Snow is falling across parts of north metro Atlanta and North Georgia as temperatures remain below freezing. Meteorologists say snow is being reported in North Fulton, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Cobb, and Hall counties, with activity continuing to shift east and southeast through the day.
The greatest impacts from this winter weather are expected farther east, where heavier snowfall is possible. Some eastern counties could see several inches of snow, while metro Atlanta is expected to see lighter amounts.
Even where snowfall totals remain low, cold air will allow any snow that reaches the ground to stick. Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing for an extended period, increasing the risk of icy conditions.
Strong winds are also becoming a major factor. Wind gusts are expected to reach 30 to 40 miles per hour later Saturday, driving wind chills down sharply. Forecasters warn wind chills could fall into the single digits or lower overnight.
The combination of snow, extreme cold, and strong winds is expected to persist through the weekend.
Drivers are urged to stay alert and use caution as winter weather continues.
Warming centers are opening across metro Atlanta, including in Gwinnett County due to the weather.
According to Flight Aware, there have been nearly 200 delays and around 600 cancelations due to the winter storm.