Augusta, GA
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Ever since earlier this month, Georgians have been worried about another winter storm coming in. The forecasts are not looking favorable in this respect.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch on Monday for most of the central and southern Georgia areas. It will go into effect Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.
How much snow will Georgia get?
Snowfall projections are varied depending on where you live. In the Atlanta and Athens area, there’s a 40% chance of snow Tuesday after 1 p.m. with less than half an inch accumulation.
In Macon, there’s a chance of flurries before 11 a.m. Tuesday then snow is likely after 4 p.m. The chance of precipitation is 60% with less than half an inch of snow accumulation.
Savannah is looking at snow and sleet Tuesday, becoming all snow after 1 a.m. The chance of precipitation is 90% with 1-2 inches of snow accumulation. There’s also a 30% chance of snow showers on Wednesday before 10 a.m.
Will Georgia get ice?
Current ice accumulation maps by NWS indicate the major concern is in the south with less than one-tenth inch in the Albany area, up to 0.25 inches in the Valdosta and Savannah areas.
Will it freeze in Georgia?
While areas like Augusta have not been issued a winter storm watch, whether snow or ice is expected, freezing or near-freezing conditions are practically everywhere. Here’s a look at some of the incoming temperatures:
- Athens: Tuesday high of 37 degrees, low of 17 degrees. Wednesday high of 38, low of 18.
- Atlanta: Tuesday high of 34 degrees, low of 16 degrees. Wednesday high of 36, low of 21.
- Augusta: Tuesday high of 40 degrees, low of 22 degrees. Wednesday high of 38, low of 20.
- Macon: Tuesday high of 40 degrees, low of 19 degrees. Wednesday high of 41, low of 19.
- Savannah: Tuesday high of 40 degrees, low of 27 degrees. Wednesday high of 37, low of 25.
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Now that kids are back in school after the holiday break, many organizations are giving supplies away for free.
On Saturday, Purvis Huggins Realty partnered with Greater Young Zion Brotherhood to give students the opportunity to restock.
They say by the time January rolls around, students are likely out of supplies.
“I spoke with someone about it a year ago. It was one of the teachers I know, and she was telling me that by the time the school season starts, they have a lot of materials. But by the time they get to the middle of the year, they’re out,” said Purvis Huggins, owner of Purvis Huggins Realty.
In each bag, students got paper, pencils, notebooks and other items based on their grade.
Students were also able to get a haircut and snack while at the event.
Huggins says they plan to do a supply giveaway twice a year.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – On Tuesday, Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson will deliver the 2025 State of the City address.
It will be held at the Lee N. Beard Commission Chamber, located at 535 Telfair Street, at 12 p.m.
The address will be delivered prior to the Augusta Commission meeting.
Officials say it will highlight Augusta-Richmond County’s accomplishments from 2024 and will outline initiatives planned for 2025.
The address is free and will be open to the public. It will also be live streamed for those unable to attend in-person.
Officials say the Office of the Mayor is monitoring the possibility of inclement weather.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Winter weather could be heading towards the CSRA again, and the Georgia Department of Transportation says they are preparing for it.
GDOT says they are actively preparing and coordinating brine operations, equipment and materials to respond to the pending threat by treating hundreds of interstate and state route lane miles across the state.
Officials with GDOT say, unlike last week’s winter storm, this one has the potential to impact central Georgia′s entire 27-county area.
Because of the large area that could be impacted, G-DOT says treatment plans are being driven by priority.
Prior to the weather system’s arrival, crews will apply brine solutions to interstates, state routes, bridges, and overpasses in anticipation of freezing rain, sleet, ice, and snow.
Brine is a solution of salt and water used to decrease the probability of freezing under certain conditions.
GDOT crews are scheduled to begin brine operations on Sunday at 7 a.m. GDOT maintenance forces will begin by bringing I-20, I-520, and I-16. A GDOT contractor will focus on high-priority, multi-lane state routes.
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Officials say their highest priorities are I-20, I-16, and Bobby Jones Expressway, followed by high-priority multi-lane state routes, including US 1, US 25, US 441, and SR 540.
GDOT officials want to remind you:
- Brine operations could be delayed depending on weather conditions. The road temperature must be at least 20 degrees to successfully apply brine. Brine tanks remain full across the district after last week’s winter weather event. However, crews will be prepared to mix more brine solutions as needed.
- Be aware of the brine trucks and know they must travel 40 miles per hour to properly apply the treatment.
- Pay attention and stay back at least 100 feet. All drivers in the district are asked to start making plans now to limit travel next week in case winter weather impacts the area.
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