Atlanta snow: Zoo Atlanta announces early closing

Zoo Atlanta will close at 1 p.m. today, one hour after a mix of snow and rain is predicted to hit metro Atlanta.

While heavy amounts of snow aren’t expected until later tonight, Gov. Nathan Deal has issued a state of emergency, beginning at noon.

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency advised residents to prepare to stay at home for at least three days.

Here's Severe Weather Team 2's Brad Nitz with a look at your Friday morning forecast.

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