Friday, January 30, 2026–7:00 a.m.
-National Weather Service-
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of Northwest Georgia from 7 pm tonight until 7 pm Saturday.
Snow is expected, with total accumulations up to 2 inches, and winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
The advisory includes Floyd, Gordon, and Chattooga Counties.
The advisory is in effect from 1 am until 7 pm Saturday for Polk, Bartow and Paulding Counties.
Any snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s.
Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Wind chills will range from 5 degrees below zero to 5 degrees above zero on Saturday.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve.
If you must go outside, dress in layers.
Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat.
Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia.
Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
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