Hoschton, GA

2:19 AM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 948 ft
Lon: 83.9° W
Lat: 34.1° 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.
Hoschton Weather at a Glance
Updated 2:15 AM EST
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Now
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
44.0 °F
Feels Like 44 °F
Wind(mph)
3.0
Sunrise / Set
7:24 AM
6:15 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Mostly Cloudy 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
Partly Cloudy 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday Night
Clear 20 °F
Clear
Sunday
Clear 41 | 23 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 50 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Ice Pellets 45 | 38 °F
Ice Pellets
40% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.84 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 3200 ft
Mostly Cloudy 4600 ft
Moisture
Humidity
58%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Temperature
Windchill
44 °F
Dew Point
30 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
3.0 mph from NNW
Wind Gust
12.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
5.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Moderate
Flu Activity
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Regional Forecast for Gwinnett
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Windy. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Windy...colder. Lows around 19. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Wind chill readings around 10.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Monday Night
nt_snow Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow. Lows in the mid 30s.
Tuesday
snow Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain or snow. Highs around 50.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Thursday
chancerain Cloudy with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Cloudy with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
chancerain Cloudy with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Source: NWS at 8:38 PM EST on February 10, 2012
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Wind Advisory in effect from 10 am to 7 PM EST Saturday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 30548
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
41 | 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Clear
41 | 23 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
50 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Ice Pellets
45 | 38 °F
Ice Pellets
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
56 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
59 | 41 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Friday, 17
Thunderstorm
61 | NA
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: NWS at 8:38 PM EST on February 10, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gwinnett
Rest of Tonight
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Windy. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Windy...colder. Lows around 19. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Wind chill readings around 10.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 35 | 26 39 | 19 35 | 10 24 | 9
Wind 10 mph WNW 18 mph WNW 16 mph NW 12 mph NW
Humidity 71% 44% 35% 54%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 62% 31% 18% 15%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:24 AM
6:15 PM
Source: NWS at 8:38 PM EST on February 10, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gwinnett
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 20 | 9 34 | 7 36 | 4 28 | 6
Wind 7 mph NW 8 mph WNW 8 mph WNW 5 mph NW
Humidity 61% 31% 25% 40%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 5% 5% 36%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:23 AM
6:16 PM
Source: NWS at 8:38 PM EST on February 10, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gwinnett
Monday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Monday Night
nt_snow Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 24 | 10 43 | 11 45 | 11 37 | 17
Wind 3 mph North 1 mph East 3 mph South 5 mph South
Humidity 54% 28% 24% 44%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 36% 53% 53% 69%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:22 AM
6:17 PM
Source: NWS at 8:38 PM EST on February 10, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gwinnett
Tuesday
snow Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain or snow. Highs around 50.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 22 43 | 30 43 | 35 41 | 38
Wind 6 mph South 7 mph East 6 mph East 3 mph ENE
Humidity 63% 59% 75% 93%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 69% 95% 95% 57%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Ice Pellets Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:21 AM
6:18 PM
Source: NWS at 8:38 PM EST on February 10, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gwinnett
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 38 51 | 38 52 | 38 46 | 40
Wind 5 mph NNE 3 mph WNW 0 mph WNW 5 mph ESE
Humidity 99% 60% 57% 78%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 57% 41% 41% 52%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:20 AM
6:18 PM
Source: NWS at 8:38 PM EST on February 10, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gwinnett
Thursday
chancerain Cloudy with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Cloudy with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 41 56 | 43 53 | 45 45 | 43
Wind 8 mph East 9 mph East 9 mph East 7 mph ENE
Humidity 90% 65% 73% 95%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 50% 50%
Cloud Cover 52% 97% 97% 89%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:20 AM
6:18 PM
Source: NWS at 8:38 PM EST on February 10, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gwinnett
Friday
chancerain Cloudy with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 41 55 | 42 58 | 40 45 | 43
Wind 4 mph East 4 mph East 5 mph South 7 mph ENE
Humidity 99% 61% 51% 95%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 40% 50%
Cloud Cover 89% 92% 92% 89%
Conditions Chance of Rain Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:20 AM
6:18 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KWDR) 56 °F 31 °F
Record (KWDR) 77 °F (1965) 14 °F (1971)
Yesterday 53.0 °F 35.0 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
PM10
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Current Moderate
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
Saturday Good
PM2.5
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:24 AM EST 6:15 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:58 AM EST 6:41 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:29 AM EST 7:10 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 6:00 AM EST 7:39 PM EST
Moon 10:45 PM EST 9:21 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 42m
Length of Day
10h 50m
Tomorrow will be 1m 54s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 86% 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
66 °F
Waycross
65 °F
Alma
64 °F
Jesup
29 °F
Augusta Bush
30 °F
Dalton
30 °F
Cartersville
30 °F
Rome
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Lawrenceville This station is not reporting.
Winder 45 °F Mostly Cloudy 2:15 AM EST
Gainesville 43 °F Overcast 1:53 AM EST
Jefferson 43 °F Overcast 2:15 AM EST
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Flight Rule: VFR (KWDR)
Wind Speed: 8.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 332° (NNW)
Ceiling: 4600 ft

METAR KWDR 110715Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM SCT032 BKN046 07/M07 A2993 RMK AO1

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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
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 11, 2012 Chance of Rain, 45 °F
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Hog Mountain, Dacula, GA 44.0 °F 44 °F 30 °F 58% NNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1021 ft 2:15 AM EST Normal
Hamilton Pointe, Buford, GA 45.0 °F 45 °F 34 °F 65% NW  at  2.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 1191 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Chateau Corners, Hoschton, GA 44.0 °F 41 °F 31 °F 59% NW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 994 ft 2:17 AM EST Normal  
NE Gwinnett County, Buford, GA 43.2 °F 38 °F 36 °F 74% WNW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1200 ft 2:12 AM EST Normal
APRSWXNET Hog Mountain GA , Buford, GA 44 °F 42 °F 36 °F 72% NW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 1187 ft 1:36 AM EST MADIS
Turtle Creek, Lawrenceville, GA 43.3 °F 43 °F 33 °F 66% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1125 ft 2:17 AM EST Normal  
Deer Creek Farms, Hoschton, GA 44.1 °F 44 °F 35 °F 71% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 850 ft 2:00 AM EST Normal  
BarrowCountyWeather.com, Barrow County, GA 43.5 °F 41 °F 34 °F 69% WNW  at  4.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 944 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire
The Preserve, Lawrenceville, GA 44.8 °F 45 °F 35 °F 68% NNW  at  0.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 1099 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire  
W9QO Braselton, GA, Braselton, GA 44.6 °F 43 °F 35 °F 70% WNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 950 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire
Williamsport, Flowery Branch, GA 42.5 °F 42 °F 34 °F 73% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1073 ft 2:13 AM EST Normal  
DaculaWeather.com MADIS D3642, Dacula, GA 43.0 °F 39 °F 34 °F 71% NW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1040 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire
Hamlet at Rock Springs, Lawrenceville, GA 45.8 °F 46 °F 35 °F 66% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1150 ft 2:15 AM EST Normal
HADS ALCOVY RVR AT NEW HOPE ROAD NR G GA, Dacula, GA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 850 ft 12:45 AM EST MADIS
Magnolia Pointe - Jackson Co., Jefferson, GA 44.0 °F 37 °F 38 °F 79% NNW  at  13.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 915 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Lake Lanier Sailing Club, Flowery Branch, GA 44.0 °F 37 °F 35 °F 71% NNW  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1100 ft 2:05 AM EST Normal
River Rush, Sugar Hill, GA 43.1 °F 40 °F 35 °F 73% West  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1225 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire
Richmond Place, Loganville, GA 45.9 °F 46 °F 27 °F 47% West  at  0.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 820 ft 2:14 AM EST Normal  
Kensington Forest, Loganville, GA 45.2 °F 45 °F 37 °F 72% NNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 972 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Cumming/Gainesville, GAINSVILLE, GA 43.7 °F 38 °F 28 °F 53% NW  at  11.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 1066 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Windermere, Cumming, GA 43.1 °F 43 °F 34 °F 70% West  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1050 ft 2:12 AM EST Normal  
Northwalk, Gainesville, GA 42.8 °F 40 °F 35 °F 73% WSW  at  4.7 mph - / hr 1227 ft 2:16 AM EST Normal
Haw Creek, Cumming, GA 43.2 °F 43 °F 35 °F 73% West  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1140 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire
Lakewood Park, Loganville, GA 45.2 °F 45 °F 36 °F 69% SSW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 843 ft 2:18 AM EST Normal  
PIB@Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 44.4 °F 44 °F 34 °F 68% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1050 ft 2:16 AM EST Normal  
Gloster, Lawrenceville, GA 44.6 °F 42 °F 39 °F 82% West  at  4.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 997 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Brookwood Area, Lawrenceville, GA 44.3 °F 42 °F 36 °F 71% WNW  at  4.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1013 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire
Brookwood, Lawrenceville, GA 45.1 °F 45 °F 33 °F 62% NNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 900 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire
Huntington Ridge, Loganville, GA 44.6 °F 42 °F 24 °F 45% NW  at  5.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 1009 ft 2:19 AM EST Rapid Fire  
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 6:28 PM EST on February 10, 2012

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 10 am to 7 PM EST
Saturday...

* 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.


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Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:44 PM EST on February 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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239 PM EST Fri Feb 10 2012

... Strong cold front will bring a surge of cold air to north and
central Georgia over the weekend...

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

Temperatures Saturday will fall from the 30s and 40s across north
Georgia during the morning to the upper 20s and lower 30s by late
afternoon. Saturday night... temperatures will fall into the teens and
20s. Across central Georgia... morning temperatures in the 40s
and 50s will drop into the 30s and 40s by late afternoon and into the
20s Saturday night.

In addition... northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to
35 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 and plants.
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.

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