East Cobb weather update: It’s a winter storm wonderland

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East Cobb weather update: It's a winter storm wonderland
A snapshot from a reader-submitted drone video (see below) of a neighborhood off Casteel Road in East Cobb on Friday.

At least a couple of inches of snow have fallen in the East Cobb area, and now the really dangerous stuff—sleet, freezing rain and ice—is starting to accumulate.

The winter storm that moved through much of the Deep South early Friday morning is continuing through the rest of the day, with precipitation in the forecast through the early evening.

Here’s what the Cobb Emergency Management Agency posted late Friday afternoon:

“Dangerous road conditions are expected to continue through the night as dropping temperatures encourage freezing rain. Please stay home and do not travel. It is much better to enjoy this winter wonderland from the safety and warmth of your home than to get stranded on the side of the road in your vehicle.
“The possibility of trees falling and electricity being impacted will increase overnight as well. If your devices aren’t charged already, here is your reminder to plug them in. Locating flashlights and batteries now and having them in an easy to access place is also a great idea.”

Here’s more on local weather conditions.

Here’s what Cobb government posted late Friday afternoon as well:

The main roads in East Cobb had turned to an icy slush Friday, after being treated by Cobb DOT crews.

But temperatures will once again be falling into the 20s overnight into Saturday, when the winter storm warning ends.

Residents heeded government and public safety warnings to stay off the roads Fridau, as the “wintry mix” has been wreaking havoc across the area.

Johnson Ferry Road was blocked at Columns Drive for a while on Friday, as vehicles struggled to navigate the hilly area around the Chattahoochee River.

Shortly after 3 p.m., the road was reopened to traffic, but you’re advised to travel only when necessary.

“Cobb’s public safety units and Cobb DOT have a long list of calls and will work throughout the day to get to stranded motorists and help others get to the hospital,” Cobb government said in a message late Friday morning.

We’ll pass along specifics of where other traffic problems exist, along with downed power and tree lines, when we get them.

You can also let us know and we’ll post them there. Send your updates to editor@eastcobbnews.com.

And like our reader, Ariel Starke, has done with the drone video below, please send us your photos/videos if it’s safe for you to do so.

More information in the case of power outages that could occur because of ice on power lines:

Power Companies:

MORE: Important Links and Resources:

Almost all businesses, events and other public activities have been closed Friday and many have been called off or closed for Saturday as well.

The Pope High School Band recycling fundraiser that was scheduled for Saturday has been delayed to Jan. 25.

Send your updates to editor@eastcobbnews.com.

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