SnOMG’26 Part Two: Live Updates

The sequel no one asked for is back by popular demand. SnOMG’26 is once again your home for updates on all the news related to the winter storm. Got a news tip to share such as power outages, road conditions and more? Contact us at [email protected]

Thursday, Jan. 29

2:00 p.m. – There are two active warnings from the National Weather Service

Winter Storm Watch

Heavy snow is possible, with 4 to 7 inches expected and wind gusts up to 35 mph. The watch includes northeast Georgia, the Piedmont and western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. Snow is expected to quickly stick to roads due to temperatures in the 20s, with travel conditions deteriorating as early as Friday evening. Impacts may include impassable roads, isolated power outages, and poor visibility from blowing snow.

Extreme Cold Watch

An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills could drop as low as 7 below zero across northeast Georgia, the Piedmont and western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. These conditions could lead to hypothermia or frostbite for anyone outdoors without proper precautions.

8:00 a.m. – The town has begun prepping roads as the likelihood of a winter storm increases. Did you notice how quick the roads were cleared this week? There’s a good reason for that.