Hiawassee, GA

4:43 AM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 1998 ft
Lon: 83.7° W
Lat: 34.9° N
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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.
Hiawassee Weather at a Glance
Updated 4:39 AM EST
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
33.1 °F
Feels Like 33 °F
Wind(mph)
3.0
Sunrise / Set
7:25 AM
6:13 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Chance of Snow 32 °F
Chance of Snow
40% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 14 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Clear 38 | 18 °F
Clear
Monday
Mostly Cloudy 47 | 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
Ice Pellets 40 | 36 °F
Ice Pellets
40% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 52 | 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.19 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 2800 ft
Moisture
Humidity
90%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
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Temperature
Windchill
33 °F
Dew Point
31 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
3.0 mph from West
Wind Gust
12.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
1.80 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
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Regional Forecast for Towns
Today
chancesnow Partly sunny with a chance of snow showers in the morning...then a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Windy. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent. Wind chill readings around 10.
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Windy. Lows around 14. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the evening. Wind chill readings around zero.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill readings around 5 above zero.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Lows around 17. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Monday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs around 50. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_snow Snow and sleet likely. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Tuesday
snow Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain...sleet and snow. 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 lower 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 mid 30s.
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Windy. Highs in the mid 50s.
Source: NWS at 4:17 am EST on February 11, 2012
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Saturday, 11
Chance of Snow
32 | 14 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 12
Clear
38 | 18 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Mostly Cloudy
47 | 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Tuesday, 14
Ice Pellets
40 | 36 °F
Ice Pellets
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
52 | 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
54 | 36 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Friday, 17
Thunderstorm
58 | NA
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: NWS at 4:17 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Towns
Today
chancesnow Partly sunny with a chance of snow showers in the morning...then a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Windy. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent. Wind chill readings around 10.
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Windy. Lows around 14. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the evening. Wind chill readings around zero.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 29 | 26 32 | 13 27 | 9 17 | 9
Wind 7 mph NW 19 mph NW 17 mph NW 9 mph NW
Humidity 88% 47% 46% 73%
Chance of Precip. 50% 40% 40% 0%
Cloud Cover 71% 42% 28% 32%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:25 AM
6:13 PM
Source: NWS at 4:17 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Towns
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill readings around 5 above zero.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Lows around 17. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 15 | 9 32 | 5 32 | 5 19 | 7
Wind 3 mph NW 4 mph NW 6 mph WNW 6 mph North
Humidity 75% 32% 32% 58%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 19% 8% 8% 35%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:24 AM
6:14 PM
Source: NWS at 4:17 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Towns
Monday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs around 50. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_snow Snow and sleet likely. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 18 | 8 40 | 10 42 | 12 33 | 16
Wind 3 mph North 2 mph ESE 3 mph South 2 mph South
Humidity 63% 29% 28% 49%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 35% 71% 71% 78%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:23 AM
6:15 PM
Source: NWS at 4:17 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Towns
Tuesday
snow Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain...sleet and snow. 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 31 | 19 37 | 26 38 | 30 36 | 31
Wind 2 mph South 5 mph SE 3 mph SE 1 mph ESE
Humidity 61% 61% 73% 80%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 78% 100% 100% 63%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Ice Pellets Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:22 AM
6:16 PM
Source: NWS at 4:17 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Towns
Wednesday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 31 48 | 31 48 | 31 41 | 31
Wind 4 mph West 2 mph NNW 1 mph NW 2 mph ESE
Humidity 81% 54% 54% 69%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 63% 39% 39% 60%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:21 AM
6:17 PM
Source: NWS at 4:17 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Towns
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 mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 31 50 | 35 46 | 38 39 | 36
Wind 5 mph ESE 5 mph ESE 5 mph East 4 mph East
Humidity 72% 57% 70% 89%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 50% 50%
Cloud Cover 60% 92% 92% 84%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:21 AM
6:17 PM
Source: NWS at 4:17 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Towns
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Windy. Highs in the mid 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 32 53 | 31 54 | 31 39 | 36
Wind 4 mph ESE 2 mph SE 1 mph South 4 mph East
Humidity 80% 46% 40% 89%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 40% 50%
Cloud Cover 84% 93% 93% 84%
Conditions Chance of Rain Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:21 AM
6:17 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KGVL) 52 °F 30 °F
Record (KGVL) 75 °F (1932) 9 °F (1971)
Yesterday 50.3 °F 35.1 °F
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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 7:25 AM EST 6:13 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:59 AM EST 6:39 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:29 AM EST 7:09 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:59 AM EST 7:38 PM EST
Moon 10:45 PM EST 9:20 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 40m
Length of Day
10h 48m
Tomorrow will be 1m 57s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 85% 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
Alma
39 °F
Macon
39 °F
La Grange
39 °F
Dalton
39 °F
Jefferson
41 °F
Canton
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Stien Mountain, Hiawassee, GA 33.1 °F 33 °F 31 °F 90% West  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2950 ft 4:39 AM EST Normal  
Harmon Ridge, Hayesville, NC 32.0 °F 24 °F 29 °F 89% WNW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2700 ft 4:36 AM EST Normal
Ramey Mountain, Hiawassee, GA 33.9 °F 27 °F 30 °F 85% WNW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2140 ft 4:43 AM EST Rapid Fire  
NW Brasstown Bald Mtn. Valley, Young Harris, GA 34.0 °F 30 °F 27 °F 76% NW  at  4.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 1946 ft 4:43 AM EST Rapid Fire
Elf School Road, Hayesville, NC 36.8 °F 32 °F 33 °F 86% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1985 ft 4:36 AM EST Normal
HADS TALLULAH RIVER NEAR CLAYTON 10W GA, Clayton, GA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1869 ft 3:30 AM EST MADIS
Trackrock, Blairsville, GA 33.8 °F 34 °F 31 °F 88% NW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2250 ft 4:40 AM EST Normal  
Sautee Nachoochee, GA 38.8 °F 34 °F 31 °F 74% WSW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1545 ft 4:42 AM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Brasstown NC , Warne, NC 35 °F 35 °F 32 °F 89% WNW  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1799 ft 4:17 AM EST MADIS
Bridge Creek Road, Lakemont, GA 34.0 °F 34 °F 31 °F 89% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2060 ft 4:42 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Gumlog Rd, Blairsville, GA 33.1 °F 29 °F 31 °F 90% WNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2160 ft 4:43 AM EST Normal  
Jdandee's Neighborhood, Young Harris, GA 34.0 °F 28 °F 32 °F 93% NNE  at  7.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 2175 ft 4:43 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Elevation 1780, Brasstown, NC 35.2 °F 35 °F 32 °F 88% NNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1780 ft 4:32 AM EST Normal  
Garrett Farm, Blairsville, GA 34.9 °F 30 °F 31 °F 86% NNE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1978 ft 4:30 AM EST Normal  
Old England, Blairsville, GA 37.2 °F 37 °F 32 °F 82% NNW  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1883 ft 4:30 AM EST Normal  
Located on Lake Rabun, Lake Rabun, GA 38.1 °F 38 °F 16 °F 41% NNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1696 ft 4:30 AM EST Normal
The Yee Haw House, Rabun Gap, GA 34.7 °F 35 °F 28 °F 78% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2690 ft 4:43 AM EST Rapid Fire
Vista View, Cleveland, GA 38.8 °F 33 °F 16 °F 39% ENE  at  8.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 1420 ft 4:40 AM EST Normal  
Turner's Corner, Cleveland, GA 38.6 °F 39 °F 32 °F 78% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1670 ft 4:43 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Screamer Mountain, Clayton, GA 36.6 °F 37 °F 29 °F 75% NNW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2152 ft 4:43 AM EST Normal  
Otto-Behind Fire Station, Otto, NC 35.5 °F 30 °F 30 °F 82% NW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2430 ft 4:42 AM EST Normal
Demoore Ridge, Tallulah Falls, GA 35.5 °F 31 °F 29 °F 77% NW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1679 ft 4:43 AM EST Rapid Fire
Calaboose Cellars, Andrews, NC 38.4 °F 38 °F 33 °F 81% SSE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1800 ft 3:00 AM EST Normal
Zekes Trail, Marble, NC, Marble, NC 35.4 °F 35 °F 30 °F 80% SW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2125 ft 4:43 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Eagle Mountain, Murphy, NC 32.4 °F 22 °F 31 °F 96% SW  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2500 ft 4:42 AM EST Normal  
Tuesday's of Murphy, Murphy, NC 35.1 °F 30 °F 34 °F 95% NNW  at  6.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 1933 ft 4:43 AM EST Rapid Fire  
RAWS TALLULAH GA, Mountain City, GA 35 °F 29 °F 28 °F 76% North  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 2728 ft 4:06 AM EST MADIS
Rabun County, Clayton, GA 37.1 °F 37 °F 31 °F 79% NW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1594 ft 4:43 AM EST Rapid Fire
RAWS CHATTOOGA GA, Clarkesville, GA 38 °F 33 °F 31 °F 76% NW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1500 ft 4:06 AM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Cleveland GA, Cleveland, GA 37 °F 37 °F 31 °F 79% WSW  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1650 ft 4:10 AM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Demorest GA , Demorest, GA 38 °F 35 °F 32 °F 78% West  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 1455 ft 4:04 AM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Blairsville GA , Suches, GA 36 °F 36 °F 33 °F 88% NNE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 2201 ft 4:18 AM EST MADIS
Tarheel, Murphy, NC 36.3 °F 36 °F 31 °F 79% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1780 ft 4:40 AM EST Normal  
RAWS TOCCOA GA, Suches, GA 34 °F 30 °F 30 °F 85% WNW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 2415 ft 4:05 AM EST MADIS
RAWS BRASSTOWN GA, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 31 °F 22 °F 29 °F 91% North  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 3279 ft 4:06 AM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Demorest GA , Demorest, GA 38 °F 38 °F 32 °F 79% West  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 1433 ft 4:17 AM EST MADIS
Farmers Top, Murphy, NC 35.8 °F 36 °F 30 °F 81% NNE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1800 ft 4:25 AM EST Normal  
Blood Mtn Cove, Blairsville, GA 31.3 °F 31 °F 29 °F 92% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3104 ft 4:42 AM EST Normal
The FOS NC, Franklin, NC 32.0 °F 32 °F 24 °F 73% West  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3386 ft 4:43 AM EST Rapid Fire  
HADS TALLULAH RVR ABV POWERHOUSE GA, Tallulah Falls, GA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 939 ft 3:15 AM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Rainbow Springs NC , Otto, NC 29 °F 29 °F 25 °F 85% SW  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 4009 ft 4:16 AM EST MADIS
Sky Valley - Durpo, Sky Valley, GA 30.6 °F 23 °F 28 °F 89% NNW  at  8.0 mph - / hr 4000 ft 4:30 AM EST Normal  
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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 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.


744 PM EST Fri Feb 10 2012

... Cold air surges into north and central Georgia this weekend...

An Arctic cold front will sweep through all of north and central
Georgia by noon on Saturday. This cold front will be followed by
sharply falling temperatures and very gusty northwest winds.

High temperatures on Saturday will generally occur in the morning
with the 30s and 40s across the north to the 50s across central
Georgia. Temperatures will fall into the teens and 20s on Saturday
night.

Strong northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph
are also expected. 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... the wind chill will fall
into the 30s by late afternoon... and into the teens overnight.

The predominantly warmer than normal weather so far 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.

Finally... a few snow showers will be possible in the north Georgia
mountains from late tonight through Saturday morning. A minor dusting
of snow will be possible in the higher elevations... mainly above
2500 feet. Otherwise... most of the snow will melt as it hits the
ground due to warmer soil temperatures.

Residents of north and central Georgia should continue to monitor
this upcoming winter weather event.


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