With the question of winter precipitation still looming, Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan said one thing is certain: This weekend will be messy.
It’s going to be a very messy weekend. @BradNitzWSB live on Channel 2 now. https://t.co/DJE3NJYlJM
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) December 6, 2018
For most of North Georgia, a storm moving in from the west is expected to bring upwards of 2 inches of cold, soaking rain, according to Channel 2. But for some in the highest elevations of the northeast Georgia mountains, Channel 2 meteorologist Brad Nitz said it is looking more likely that some of that accumulation will be snow.
“The model data is coming into a little better agreement on wintry mix and possible snow in the northeast Georgia mountains,” he said.
The model data is coming into a little better agreement on wintry mix and possible snow in the NE Georgia mountains.
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) December 6, 2018
This is a model snapshot for Sunday AM. The dark pink is freezing rain, the light pink near the NE metro is a rain/snow mix. Watch @wsbtv for updates or changes. pic.twitter.com/lKjPnlJ38l
The rain from the west will run into subfreezing air from the east, causing some sleet or freezing rain to develop, he said. As early as Saturday morning, a wintry mix is possible in northeast Georgia, and that chance increases as the day goes on.
In metro Atlanta on Saturday, Nitz just expects cold rain with a high of 44 degrees and a low of 40.
“Forties, period of heavy rain and 30-mph wind gusts— it’s going to be a very uncomfortable day outside in and around metro Atlanta,” he said.
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Looking ahead to Sunday, the mountains could see some snow accumulating in the early morning hours, according to Channel 2. A wintry mix will be more widespread Sunday in the northeast corner of the state, but Nitz said it could extend into Hall County and parts of northern Gwinnett.
Potential for a winter storm watch later today for far northeast Georgia. Stay with us for updates through the next couple of days. https://t.co/9SGIqSpp9U
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) December 6, 2018
“We are going to fine-tune that precise location, however, over the next few days,” he said.
Above-freezing temperatures are still forecast through Monday morning, and the rain continues, according to the latest forecast. With temps expected to slide further into the 30s on Monday, Monahan he will be keeping an eye on the potential for winter precipitation to move south.
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Temps will be around 40 or so through the metro during the day on Saturday... Sunday... we fall farther into the 30s. Later Sunday/Monday morning, as precip winds down and moisture moves out... we'll have to keep an eye on potential for winter mix moving farther south.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) December 6, 2018
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