Snow is moving across metro Atlanta and north Georgia today and some areas will see significant accumulation.
A winter storm warning and a winter weather advisory are in effect for north Georgia through Sunday.
LIVE Severe Weather Team 2 continuing coverage tracking the snow and showing you the impacts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia, on Channel 2 Action News.
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan says we will see the biggest impacts from this system the farther east you go. Between 3-6 inches of snow is possible over our eastern counties. Farther west, impacts will quickly tail off back toward the Alabama state line, but there will still be some accumulating snow.
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In addition to the snow, very cold temperatures and very strong winds will continue all weekend. Strong wind gusts will mean blowing snow and reduced visibility at times.
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7:08 a.m.
A total of 576 flights have been canceled so far Saturday at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Another 53 have been delayed, according to FlightAware.
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6:51 a.m.
As the intensity of the snowfall picks up, the cold temperatures will allow for it to stick to the ground Saturday. That will quickly make conditions difficult for driving on secondary and untreated roads, said Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan.
Areas of Georgia west of metro Atlanta can expect to see a light dusting, with half an inch to 2 inches in some areas. Parts of the metro could see 1-2 inches, with up to 3 inches in isolated spots.
There will be heavier snowfall in the east, seeing 3-4 inches or more around areas surrounding Gainesville and Athens.
6:42 a.m.
Natalie Dale with GDOT said snow plows were placed in key locations expecting snowfall and ready to go. They are continuing to watch the storm and its impacts as it develops and will adjust as snow accumulates.
They will keep Georgians aware of where roads conditions are becoming hazardous.
5:47 a.m.
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan says the snow is now making its way into metro Atlanta in Forsyth County.
Here’s more on the impacts:
5:26 a.m.
Getting reports from Channel 2 Action News viewers of snow falling in Calhoun
5:00 a.m.
Channel 2’s Darryn Moore is live at the GDOT salt barn in Forsyth County.
GDOT spokesperson Natalie Dale says they were successful in clearing roads during the recent ice storm because so many people stayed off the roads. They are urging people to do the same with the snow.
She says this snow will be easier to plow and remove from roads. But Dale says the storm is expected to hit more areas, making it more labor-intensive.
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4:37 a.m.
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan says snow is falling this morning in the north Georgia mountains. There is a covering of snow on the ground in places like Blairsville. Much more is coming.