For the third weekend in a row, wintry weather will impact the state of Georgia.

This round will bring snow showers to areas that are still recovering from last weekend’s ice storm.

As of Thursday morning, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for north and eastern Georgia, including Hall and Jackson counties.

The rest of Metro Atlanta is not currently under any winter weather alerts, though scattered snow showers are possible on Saturday.

What to Expect Saturday

Below is the hour-by-hour Futurecast Radar for Saturday. Note that snow showers will occur in the Metro area, however gusty winds will prevent a lot of the snow showers from accumulating on surface areas.

Averaging all of the models together, the signal is showing a sharp drop off of where the “accumulating snow” and “no accumulating snow” will take place in north and east Georgia.

Be aware that any snow that survives to the ground will stick, as temperatures will remain in the mid to upper 20s throughout the day on Saturday.

Even with little to no accumulation expected for Metro Atlanta areas, be mindful of slick spots on roadways that become damp from the light amount of snowfall.

Long Duration Cold Snap on the Way

Don’t let the snow showers be a distraction! All of Metro Atlanta will endure a long stretch of freezing temperatures, with some locations at or below freezing for 48 to 60 hours.

If you have any outdoor activities planned for Saturday and Sunday, consider the following:

• Saturday morning lows will be in the 20s, afternoon highs will stay around 25-29 throughout the afternoon
• Wind gusts 30 mph will make the “feels like” wind chills stay in the 10s for much of the afternoon Saturday
• Sunday morning lows will be in the 10s, afternoon highs will stay around 30-35
• Sunday morning wind chills will be -5 to 5 degrees

With conditions this cold, hypothermia will be an issue for anyone working outdoors for a long amount of time. In addition, any exposed extremities (ears, nose, fingers) can experience frostbite if left uncovered for more than 30 minutes.

Finally, mind the pipes and pets as both may freeze if left unattended during this cold snap.

Protect the 4 P’s: People, Pets, Pipes and Plants

• PEOPLE still have to work outdoors: If that includes you, layers are your friend, vs one single “big coat”. Layers help trap your body heat, keeping you warmer for longer. For those who spend limited time outside, keep a warm blanket or extra jacket in your vehicle as a “just in case” in the event you have to deal with car trouble
• PETS: PLEASE bring the pets inside! They may have a fur coat, but extended time outside in these conditions is still hazardous for them, and we don’t want them to succumb to the elements
• PIPES: Leave the faucets dripping -- yes, it’s a few pennies down the drain, but that’s better than thousands of dollars in frozen pipe damage
• PLANTS -- At this point, if you haven’t moved your houseplants indoors, well.... I don’t know what to tell you. BUT, we still have plenty of farms and agricultural organizations here in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Any outdoor crops will need to be covered, etc for this cold spell.

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