Ice Storm Warning for Georgia: Impacts Expected Across Multiple Cities
Ice Storm Warning for Georgia: Impacts Expected Across Multiple Cities
US · Published Jan 24, 2026
An ice storm warning is in effect for Athens, Atlanta, and Augusta, with significant ice accumulations expected.
Residents are advised to prepare for power outages and avoid unnecessary travel due to hazardous conditions.
Savannah is expected to avoid the worst of the storm, but residents should still monitor weather updates.
Georgia braces for significant ice accumulations
Georgia is preparing for Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to bring significant ice accumulations across several cities. According to the National Weather Service and the Weather Channel, Athens, Atlanta, and Augusta are under an ice storm warning starting Saturday afternoon. Ice accumulations between a quarter of an inch and one inch are anticipated, with sleet and freezing rain likely to cause hazardous conditions. Power outages and tree damage are possible, and travel may be severely impacted.
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