We’ve got more specifics from the National Weather Service this morning about the upcoming winter weather:
A winter storm watch has been issued for Cobb and most of North Georgia from 7 a.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Saturday.
The precipitation is forecast by mid-to late Friday afternoon, and continuing through Friday evening.
The chance of precipitation is 90 percent, with temperatures hovering at or below freezing.
Across the watch area, anywhere from one to seven inches of snow, sleet, freezing rain and other precipitation is possible, with higher totals expected in the mountains.
In Cobb and metro Atlanta, the expectation of snow/ice could be anywhere from two to four inches, particularly above Interstate 20.
Cobb DOT crews are preparing to treat roads, and Cobb County Emergency Management is working with GEMA to monitor conditions in the area, according to Cobb government.
There’s no update Wednesday yet from the Cobb County School District. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said Tuesday that any decision about Friday classes and activities is expected to be announced on Thursday.
The NWS forecast Wednesday morning said snow is likely before 4 p.m. Friday, then a mixture after that with a high near 34 and a low around 29.
Saturday should be partly sunny but only with a high of 36 and a low dipping into the teens.
On Sunday, the forecast has sun returning to the area with a high around 40 and a low around 25.
Here’s the extended Cobb-area forecast for the moment; we will be updating with information about closures and related details as they are announced.
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