The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for the local area. This includes the cities of Madison, Monroe, Covington, Conyers and Watkinsville in the local area.
The full statement from the NWS follows. Please take note:
At 824 AM EST, a band of heavy snow was located over Panola Mountain State Park, or 9 miles west of Conyers, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD…A band of heavy snow
SOURCE…NWS Meteorologists
ACCUMULATION…Accumulations of up to 2 inches of snow are expected over the next 1-2 hours.
TEMPERATURES…Temperatures are expected to remain just below freezing.
IMPACT…Visibility will be reduced to less than 1/2 miles at times. Roads will become snow covered. Expect travel to become more difficult.
Locations impacted include… Atlanta, Marietta, Douglasville, Carrollton, McDonough, Decatur, Conyers, Monroe, Covington, Dallas, Jonesboro, Madison, Greensboro, Watkinsville, Buchanan, City of South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Dunwoody, and East Point.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
The snow can accumulate at a rate of one inch per hour or more in this band of heavy snow. Be prepared for hazardous driving conditions. Consider delaying travel if you will be going through this band of heavy snow.
Visibilities are below one quarter of a mile in this band of heavy snow. If you are driving, slow down and be on alert for other motorists. Low visibility shortens the amount of time you have to react to situations.
A Winter Storm Warning/Advisory is in effect for the area. Please monitor local media outlets and the National Weather Service for further statements.
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