Dalton, GA

11:32 AM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 758 ft
Lon: 85.0° W
Lat: 34.8° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Dalton Weather at a Glance
Updated 8:55 AM EST
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
32 °F
Feels Like 22 °F
Wind(mph)
15
Sunrise / Set
7:30 AM
6:18 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Chance of Snow 34 °F
Chance of Snow
40% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Clear 16 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 38 | 20 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 49 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Ice Pellets 45 | 34 °F
Ice Pellets
50% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 58 | 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.10 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 2800 ft
Moisture
Humidity
80%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Temperature
Windchill
22 °F
Dew Point
27 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
15 mph from NNW
Wind Gust
24 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
4.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
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Regional Forecast for Whitfield
Rest of Today
chancesnow Snow showers likely in the late morning and early afternoon. Windy. Snow accumulation generally a half inch or less. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds 25 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Windy. Lows around 17. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Wind chill readings around 10.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill readings around 5 above zero.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds up to 10 mph.
Monday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_rain Rain or sleet likely. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Tuesday
chancerain Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain or sleet. Highs in the mid 40s.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Wednesday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Windy. Highs in the upper 50s.
Source: NWS at 11:19 am EST on February 11, 2012
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Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 30719
Saturday, 11
Chance of Snow
34 | 16 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 12
Clear
38 | 20 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
49 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Tuesday, 14
Ice Pellets
45 | 34 °F
Ice Pellets
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
58 | 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
58 | 38 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
56 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 11:19 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Whitfield
Rest of Today
chancesnow Snow showers likely in the late morning and early afternoon. Windy. Snow accumulation generally a half inch or less. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds 25 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Windy. Lows around 17. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Wind chill readings around 10.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 26 32 | 13 28 | 4 22 | 6
Wind 8 mph NNW 20 mph NNW 17 mph NNW 9 mph NNW
Humidity 74% 46% 38% 49%
Chance of Precip. 30% 40% 40% 0%
Cloud Cover 70% 73% 66% 22%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:30 AM
6:18 PM
Source: NWS at 11:19 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Whitfield
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill readings around 5 above zero.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds up to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 17 | 4 31 | 0 35 | 2 24 | 12
Wind 7 mph North 8 mph North 6 mph NNW 1 mph North
Humidity 57% 26% 23% 56%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% 11% 12% 12%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:29 AM
6:19 PM
Source: NWS at 11:19 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Whitfield
Monday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_rain Rain or sleet likely. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 21 | 13 40 | 14 46 | 13 38 | 19
Wind 1 mph NNE 6 mph NE 5 mph ESE 4 mph SSE
Humidity 68% 36% 26% 48%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 12% 62% 62% 100%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
7:28 AM
6:20 PM
Source: NWS at 11:19 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Whitfield
Tuesday
chancerain Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain or sleet. Highs in the mid 40s.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 26 41 | 30 41 | 32 37 | 31
Wind 2 mph SE 2 mph SE 1 mph SE 2 mph SSE
Humidity 74% 65% 69% 83%
Chance of Precip. 60% 60% 50% 50%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 54%
Conditions Overcast Ice Pellets Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:27 AM
6:21 PM
Source: NWS at 11:19 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Whitfield
Wednesday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 31 51 | 34 52 | 34 45 | 34
Wind 2 mph East 5 mph NNE 5 mph NNE 4 mph NNE
Humidity 90% 54% 49% 67%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 54% 25% 25% 60%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:26 AM
6:22 PM
Source: NWS at 11:19 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Whitfield
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 32 52 | 34 52 | 36 43 | 36
Wind 2 mph East 5 mph SSE 6 mph SSE 5 mph South
Humidity 73% 50% 51% 75%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 50% 50%
Cloud Cover 60% 79% 79% 56%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:26 AM
6:22 PM
Source: NWS at 11:19 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Whitfield
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Windy. Highs in the upper 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 34 50 | 32 50 | 29 43 | 36
Wind 6 mph WSW 10 mph NNW 14 mph NW 5 mph South
Humidity 82% 50% 47% 75%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 10% 50%
Cloud Cover 56% 34% 34% 56%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:26 AM
6:22 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KCHA) 53 °F 32 °F
Record (KCHA) 76 °F (1932) 6 °F (1885)
Yesterday 50 °F 33 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 23
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:30 AM EST 6:18 PM EST
Civil Twilight 7:04 AM EST 6:44 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:34 AM EST 7:14 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 6:04 AM EST 7:43 PM EST
Moon 10:50 PM EST 9:25 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 40m
Length of Day
10h 48m
Tomorrow will be 1m 58s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 82% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
55 °F
Waycross
55 °F
Douglas
54 °F
Savannah
32 °F
Dalton
33 °F
Rome
33 °F
Carrollton
35 °F
Canton
36 °F
Cartersville
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Dalton 32 °F Overcast 8:55 AM EST
Chattanooga 31 °F Overcast 8:53 AM EST
Rome 33 °F Overcast 8:53 AM EST
Canton 36 °F Overcast 8:55 AM EST
Flight To ETA Status
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KCHA 12:18PM On Time
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Wind Speed: 13.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 340° (NNW)
Ceiling: 2800 ft

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Event Date Forecast
The Meeting Group Of AA 8:00 PM EST 2012-02-11 Overcast, 25°F
Erwin Mitchell Community Health Fair 10:00 AM EST 2012-02-11 Chance of Snow, 32°F
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1/2 Price Wine and $10 Pizza 10:00 AM EST 2012-02-11 Chance of Snow, 32°F
ACT's \"Studio Cabaret\" 8:00 PM EST 2012-02-11 Overcast, 25°F
'Barefoot in the Park' 2:00 PM EST 2012-02-12 Partly Cloudy, 36°F
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Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Average High 71° F/ 21° C
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
DALTON HIGH SCHOOL, Dalton, GA 29.7 °F 30 °F 17 °F 59% NW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 900 ft 11:32 AM EST Normal  
Downtown Dalton, GA, Dalton, GA 29.4 °F 18 °F 17 °F 60% North  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 753 ft 11:32 AM EST Rapid Fire  
HADS MILL CREEK AT DALTON GA, Dalton, GA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 694 ft 10:00 AM EST MADIS
Dalton West, Dalton, GA 25.0 °F 15 °F 16 °F 68% North  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1757 ft 11:32 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Dalton, GA 29.8 °F 21 °F 16 °F 57% NE  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 790 ft 11:30 AM EST Normal
HADS COAHULLA CK NEAR KEITHS MILL NEA GA, Dalton, GA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 669 ft 10:45 AM EST MADIS
Mt Vernon, Tunnel Hill, GA 29.9 °F 25 °F 16 °F 57% NNW  at  4.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 904 ft 11:32 AM EST Rapid Fire  
HADS CONASAUGA RIVER AT ETON GA, Eton, GA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 672 ft 10:30 AM EST MADIS
NW Whitfield County, Varnell, GA 29.8 °F 26 °F 19 °F 63% SW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 695 ft 11:32 AM EST Rapid Fire
Chatsworth, GA 31.4 °F 25 °F 19 °F 60% NW  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 817 ft 11:32 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Eton Georgia, Chatsworth, GA 32.1 °F 28 °F 23 °F 70% WNW  at  4.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 790 ft 11:32 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Ringgold, GA 29.8 °F 22 °F 7 °F 38% NW  at  8.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 900 ft 10:32 AM CST Rapid Fire  
RAWS ARMUCHEE GA, La Fayette, GA 28 °F 18 °F 18 °F 65% NW  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 1151 ft 10:05 AM EST MADIS
Crandall/Fairy Valley, Crandall, GA 32.7 °F 33 °F -4 °F 20% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 800 ft 11:29 AM EST Normal
Rock Spring WE4S, Rock Spring, GA 28.2 °F 19 °F 20 °F 70% ENE  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 870 ft 11:29 AM EST Normal
HADS COOSAWATTEE RVR NR PINE CHAPEL GA, Resaca, GA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 616 ft 11:00 AM EST MADIS
HADS OOSTANAULA RVR ON MAUDLIN ROAD N GA, Calhoun, GA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 10:15 AM EST MADIS
Ringgold, Ringgold, GA 30.2 °F 22 °F 20 °F 65% NNW  at  8.3 mph - / hr 696 ft 11:19 AM EST Normal  
Red Bud:Crane Eater, Calhoun, GA 29.1 °F 18 °F -9 °F 18% WSW  at  13.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 740 ft 11:32 AM EST Rapid Fire  
East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN 28.2 °F 20 °F 16 °F 59% NNW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 927 ft 11:32 AM EST Rapid Fire
HADS HOLLY CREEK NEAR CHATSWORTH 3S GA, Ranger, GA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 688 ft 10:00 AM EST MADIS
East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN 32.0 °F 27 °F 20 °F 61% SSE  at  5.1 mph - / hr 804 ft 11:19 AM EST Normal  
RAWS COHUTTA GA, Cisco, GA 25 °F 14 °F 15 °F 66% NW  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 1724 ft 10:05 AM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Fort Oglethorpe GA , Fort Oglethorpe, GA 29 °F 21 °F 18 °F 63% WNW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 721 ft 11:03 AM EST MADIS
Kensington, Chickamauga, GA 28.6 °F 19 °F 7 °F 40% WNW  at  11.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 796 ft 11:32 AM EST Rapid Fire
Richardson Rd., Calhoun, GA 30.7 °F 19 °F 15 °F 52% NNW  at  18.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 708 ft 11:32 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Lazard St, East Ridge, TN 30.9 °F 27 °F 18 °F 58% NNW  at  4.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 778 ft 11:32 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Carters Lake, Ellijay, GA 29.0 °F 20 °F 20 °F 70% NNW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1240 ft 10:35 AM EST Normal  
Rose Glen, Ooltewah, TN 29.1 °F 29 °F 10 °F 45% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 950 ft 11:32 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Waterville, Cleveland, TN 28.9 °F 23 °F 15 °F 55% NNW  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 869 ft 11:30 AM EST Normal  
Lake Hills, Chattanooga, TN 30.6 °F 23 °F 21 °F 67% NNW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 685 ft 8:32 AM EST Normal  
RAWS CHATSWORTH GA, Chatsworth, GA 30 °F 18 °F 16 °F 56% NW  at  19 mph 0.00 in / hr 2000 ft 10:02 AM EST MADIS
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Winter Weather Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 11:05 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 7 PM EST this
evening...

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
Winter Weather Advisory for light snow impacting travel... which is in
effect until 7 PM EST this evening.

* Locations... far northwest portions of Georgia... including
Dade... Walker... Catoosa... and Whitfield counties.

* Hazard types... light snow and the re-freezing of melted snow
later today creating black ice concerns.

* Accumulations... up to 1 inch of snow at higher elevations.
Mainly a half inch or less at lower elevations.

* Timing... ongoing through this evening.

* Impacts... although ground temperatures have been
warm... temperatures are quickly falling and when combined with
the light snow... should begin accumulating. This will mainly be
on elevated surfaces at the lower elevations but will be possible
on all surfaces at higher elevations. Temperatures will fall
into the teens tonight with black ice possible.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of light snow may
cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and
limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.





Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:13 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 10 am this morning to
7 PM EST this evening...

* locations... all of north and central Georgia.

* Winds... northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Timing... beginning mid-morning Saturday and lasting through
Saturday evening.

* Impacts... highest wind gusts will likely be in wide open areas
such as airports or along the ridgelines in the mountains.
Weak trees and tree limbs may be downed by the high winds.
Isolated power outages may occur.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least
20 mph... or gusts to 35 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.




Special Weather Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:31 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... Cold air to surges into north and central Georgia today...

An Arctic cold front was entering the state early this morning
from the northwest. This front will sweep through all of north
and central Georgia by noon today. Sharply falling temperatures
and very strong... gusty northwest winds are expected behind this
front.

High temperatures today are expected to occur this morning with 30s
and 40s across the north to the lower 50s across central Georgia.
By afternoon... temperatures will fall to near freezing in far
north Georgia and the mountains... then continue to fall into the
teens north and well down into the 20s central areas by early
Sunday.

Strong northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph
are also expected. These winds could blow down small or weak trees
and tree limbs resulting in scattered power outages. The
combination of the wind and cold temperatures will also result in
significant wind chill readings. Wind chill values will remain in
the 20s across north Georgia during the day... dropping into the
teens and single digits overnight. Across central Georgia... wind
chills will fall into the 30s by late afternoon... and into the
teens overnight.

The predominantly much warmer than normal temperatures this
winter has resulted in extremely premature budding of some
Flowers... plants... and trees. Steps should be taken to protect
any vulnerable plants... as well as outdoor pets. Outdoor water
faucets should also be protected from the subfreezing temperatures
expected tonight and again Sunday night.

In addition to the wind and cold... scattered snow showers are
expected in far north Georgia and the northeast Georgia
mountains today... beginning even as early as this morning. The
sharply falling temperatures to near or below freezing in these
areas by afternoon could result in minor accumulations... up to
one-half inch of snow... at the higher elevations... generally at or
above 2500 feet. Given the weather pattern in place... the most
likely areas for snow accumulation will be northwest facing slopes
of the higher elevations in
Fannin... Union... Lumpkin... Dawson... Gilmer... and Pickens counties.

Residents of north and central Georgia should continue to monitor
this upcoming winter weather event. A Winter Weather Advisory may
need to be issued for the northeast Georgia mountains should snow
accumulations become more widespread and significant than
currently expected.