Atlanta, GA – A disruptive winter system is expected to bring a dangerous mix of freezing rain, snow, and bitter cold to the Southeast through Thursday, threatening roads, power lines, and travel from Texas to the Carolinas.
According to the Weather Prediction Center, a wide swath of the region will see hazardous conditions develop beginning Tuesday, with the highest impact expected between Wednesday and early Thursday. Affected states include Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, with freezing rain likely to accumulate on elevated surfaces and roads.
The heaviest snow threat runs from northern Mississippi through western North Carolina, while a significant icing zone is forecast along the southern edge of the storm—especially in cities like Birmingham, Atlanta, Columbia, and Fayetteville. Temperatures will remain well below freezing in many areas, allowing ice to linger on untreated surfaces and creating hazardous driving conditions.
Power outages are possible where freezing rain accumulates over half an inch. Residents are urged to limit travel, prepare emergency kits, and monitor local advisories as the storm evolves. Some school delays or closures are expected across affected areas.
Winter weather alerts may expand as the storm’s path becomes more defined.
