Hall County, GA – The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents that the window for safe travel is closing fast as freezing rain begins spreading across North Georgia Saturday evening.
According to the National Weather Service Peachtree City forecast briefing, freezing rain is expected to begin between 6 p.m. Saturday and 2 a.m. Sunday, with conditions deteriorating rapidly overnight. The sheriff’s office is urging everyone to finish travel plans early and prepare to stay in place through Sunday morning.
Forecasters say the most dangerous conditions will occur between midnight Sunday and noon Monday, when ice accumulation could lead to treacherous roads and potential power outages. Maps from the National Weather Service show up to half an inch of ice possible across portions of Hall County and neighboring areas, with higher totals toward northeast Georgia.
Officials warn that even minor ice buildup can make driving hazardous. Residents are encouraged to avoid travel, charge devices, and stay updated through Hall County Emergency Management and local alerts.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that deputies will be on patrol but response times may be delayed due to unsafe conditions.
This storm system is part of a broader winter weather pattern affecting northern Georgia, with impacts expected to last through early Monday.
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