ATLANTA — Late Saturday is when we will start seeing widespread freezing rain begin across north Georgia and metro Atlanta.
It will continue to accumulate overnight, continuing through Sunday morning.
This is an evolving weather situation. Severe Weather Team 2 is going over the updating timing and impacts for your area, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News Saturday AM.
We will have ice accumulation generally from a quarter inch to a half inch across the metro area.
Areas to the north and east, as well as the north Georgia mountains, will see three quarters of an inch with isolated spots getting an inch of ice totals.
We will warm back up into the 40s briefly Sunday afternoon as some rain comes through, but it will not be long enough for all the ice to melt before an Arctic blast moves through.
That cold air could keep things icy early next week, said Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz.
HOME WINTER CHECKLIST
- Select foods
- Disposable dishware (plates, bowls, utensils)
- Specialty items (medications, infant formula, etc.)
- Portable radio (AM/FM WX radio and batteries)
- Warm clothing (hats, mittens/gloves, warm coats, boots)
- Flashlights and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Extra blankets
- Cellphone (fully charged)
- Firewood (for wood fireplaces)
- Matches (for candles and gas fireplaces)
CAR WINTERIZATION CHECKLIST
- Check engine fluid levels (oil, coolant, washer fluid, etc.)
- Test battery and replace if necessary
- Use deicing washer fluid
- Switch to synthetic oil (handles the cold better)
- Inspect tire tread (replace at near wear limit)
- Test headlights and tail lights
- Add and inspect winter survival kit
HOME WINTER SURVIVAL FOOD CHECKLIST
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Bread and condiments (keep bread frozen to last longer)
- Cereal and toaster pastries
- Crackers, nuts, fruit bars and chips
- Soups (some soups require water or heating)
- Meals ready to eat
- Bottle water
- Cookies and hard candy
CAR WINTER SURVIVAL KIT CHECKLIST
- Flashlights and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Ice scraper
- Snow shovel
- Blankets/sleeping bag
- Non-perishable food
- Bottled water
- Booster cables
- Extra clothing (hats, mittens/gloves, warm coats, boots)
- Sand/kitty litter (used for traction)
- Cellphone and charger
- Flares/triangles and other bright objects.
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