Atlanta, Georgia – Forecasters are outlining multiple winter weather scenarios that could affect parts of Georgia later this weekend, with snowfall potential highly dependent on the track of an upper-level weather system.
According to the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City, small shifts in the path of an upper low pressure system could significantly change where snow falls across the state. At this time, officials emphasize that forecast confidence remains limited, and multiple outcomes are still possible.
Meteorologists describe three primary scenarios. In the first, the upper low tracks across far northeast Georgia into the Carolinas. Under this scenario, snowfall would remain confined to far eastern Georgia and the northeast Georgia mountains, with little to no impact for the Atlanta metro area.
The second scenario involves the system tracking farther southeast across the state. In this case, snow accumulation could spread farther west, potentially reaching areas near the Dalton–Covington–Statesboro line, with light snow possible west of Interstate 75.
The third and least certain scenario would involve a deeper low pressure system tracking farther west. If this occurs, significant snow would be possible across a much larger portion of Georgia, potentially extending to the western state border and as far south as Savannah.
At this stage, the National Weather Service stresses that these are planning scenarios, not a forecast, and that residents should not focus on any single outcome. The eventual storm track will determine whether impacts are minimal or more widespread.
Major travel corridors such as Interstates 20, 75, and 85 could be affected if snow spreads westward, particularly during peak travel periods.
Residents, commuters, and students are encouraged to monitor forecast updates through weather.gov and official National Weather Service communications as confidence increases later in the week.
