Rainfall amounts the next 24 hours 1-2 inches on average with isolated amounts over 2 inches possible.

RAIN not snow is the focus of my forecast for Metro Atlanta today and tonight. SOUTH of the mountains and the northern fringe of the Far North suburbs little or no accumulation of snow sleet or graupel is expected as of now. Check back for updates in case things change.

Precipitation diminishing late afternoon and evening. Roads expected to dry out in most areas of Metro Atlanta before temperatures drop to near or below freezing so widespread black ice is NOT expected outside of the mountains or Far North suburbs northern fringe.

The significant snow and sleet stays in the mountains.

Winter Weather Advisory in the purple, Special Weather Statement NW, Flash Flood Watch in dark green:

ONE MODEL SIMULATED RADAR 5PM GIVE OR TAKE A COUPLE HOURS:

SIMULATED RADAR 7PM (PivotalWeatherCharts):

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MID-DAY TEMPERATURES THURSDAY:

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