A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 7:00 pm this evening for
Harris, Talbot, Taylor, Muscogee, Chattahoochee, Marion, Schley, and Macon counties.
This includes the cities of Butler, Talbotton, Fort Benning, Ellaville, Columbus, Buena Vista, Montezuma, and Pine Mountain.
Snow accumulations of up to one inch are possible but so far only a few flakes of snow have been spotted and the Georgia Department of Transportation has reported no weather accidents in those areas.
So far, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties, up through North Georgia, have been the hardest hit with snow and dangerous travel conditions.
The latest travel conditions for where you might be traveling can be accessed by calling 511.
Meanwhile, winds of up to 30+ mph are creating wind chills or “feels like” temperatures which are rarely experienced this far south.
A Cold Weather Warning is in effect until 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 1. Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from as cold as 15 degrees below in the north Georgia mountains to the single digits above zero in north and central Georgia.
Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family members, friends, and neighbors.
