Gainesville, GA – Hall County officials are warning residents to brace for dangerously cold conditions tonight as the National Weather Service issues an Extreme Cold Warning beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday.
According to the US National Weather Service Peachtree City, wind chills could plunge to 15 degrees below zero in parts of North Georgia, with temperatures in the single digits expected through Sunday afternoon. Authorities caution that any remaining moisture on roads will quickly freeze, creating hazardous travel conditions across Hall and surrounding counties.
Crews with the Georgia Department of Transportation and Hall County Public Works have worked throughout the day to keep major roads clear, but officials stress that drivers should still avoid travel if possible. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office noted that while snowfall has tapered off, “the lack of ongoing snowfall does not mean it is safe to be on the roads.”
Residents are urged to stay indoors, dress in layers, and check on elderly neighbors and relatives. Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if skin is exposed to the extreme cold. Homeowners are also advised to take precautions to prevent frozen pipes and use heating devices safely.
Weather officials continue to monitor conditions, noting that heavier snow bands earlier in the day brought 1–2 inches of accumulation across parts of northeast Georgia. Updates will be posted through Hall County Emergency Management and NWS Peachtree City.
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