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Atlanta Braces for Weekend Winter Storm and Extreme Cold

1/30/2026

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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm watch for Metro Atlanta this weekend, covering more than 25 counties.
Snow accumulation could reach up to two inches, with wind gusts up to 35 mph.
An extreme cold watch is in effect, with Atlanta forecast to reach 15 degrees Saturday night and wind chills below zero.
This follows a prior ice storm that caused power outages and flight cancellations regionwide.

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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm watch for Metro Atlanta this weekend, covering more than 25 counties.
Snow accumulation could reach up to two inches, with wind gusts up to 35 mph.
An extreme cold watch is in effect, with Atlanta forecast to reach 15 degrees Saturday night and wind chills below zero.
This follows a prior ice storm that caused power outages and flight cancellations regionwide.