The National Weather Service said Troup County can expect a 70 percent chance of snow or rain, but no snow accumulation. However, other parts of the state should get a coating of the white stuff.
Weather Service meteorologist Rob Handel said flakes likely will continue through midnight, dropping between a half inch and 3 inches of snow across the northern half of Georgia before tapering off. The southern half of the state, south of a line from LaGrange to Forsyth to Washington, will see mostly rain.
Handel blamed weather systems converging from the upper Midwest and Gulf Coast for an arctic front that’s contributed to the wintry weather. Temperatures in the mid-30s are expected to continue across Georgia.
The Weather Service said snow, sleet or ice on roadways will make driving extremely hazardous, especially by this evening. Motorists were cautioned to be prepared for snow-covered roads and patchy ice as rains and melted snow refreeze on roads and sidewalks by this evening. Drivers were encouraged to slow down and allow extra time to reach their destinations.
The deep freeze is not expected to ease until Monday. Troup County’s forecast is for a low near 18 tonight with a wind chill reading about 5 degrees.
The mercury should reach only the lower 30s Friday before dipping to the midteens Friday night. The weekend outlook is for highs in the mid- to upper 30s and lows in the mid- to lower teens.
The weather improves Monday through Wednesday, with highs around 50 and lows around 20. Normal extremes for West Georgia for this time of year are 55 and 36.
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