Special Weather Statement for Far North Georgia
Community January 5, 2022
Winter Storm Warning in effect for North Georgia
Community, weather February 6, 2021
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – High elevations (1,500 and above) might experience up to three inches of snow overnight. Lower elevations can expect up to an inch of snow.
The Winter Storm Warning lasts throughout the weekend until 12 p.m. on Sunday, February 6 for Union, Towns, Lumpkin, Rabun, and White Counties.
According to the National Weather Service out of Peachtree City, Ga, travel could become difficult from snow on roadways. NWS recommends if traveling to keep a flashlight, food, and water in the vehicle.
Rabun’s expected to bear the brunt of the storm with “heavy snow and sleet expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of up to four inches.”
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, and Dawson until Sunday at 12 p.m.
Total snow accumulation could be between one and two inches with possibly more at higher elevations. Only an inch is anticipation at the lower accumulations.
NWS asks drivers to use caution on the roads.
Light snow falling in Union County
Community, weather November 30, 2020
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – A winter weather advisory goes into effect at 5 p.m. and lasts until 7 a.m. on Tuesday for most of north and northeast Georgia. Union County began experiencing a light snowfall around 2 p.m. on Monday.
However, no accumulation probably because of the wet ground from recent rainfall. The higher elevations in Murray, Gilmer, and Fannin can expect up to two inches of snow. Everywhere else might see a half an inch.
Drivers should use caution slippery road conditions are expected with potentially hazardous conditions this evening and tomorrow morning.
Fetch Your News will update this story as more information becomes available.
Community braces for potential ice, snow, and freezing rain
Community, weather February 20, 2020
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County’s under a winter weather advisory until 1 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 and county administrative offices, library, as well as schools are closed for Thursday, Feb. 20.
However, most of the day has produced rain rather than freezing rain or snow, but reports of snow have started as of 3 p.m.
In the National Weather Service (NWS) at Peachtree City’s morning report, the organization stated:
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…A mixture of rain and wet snow transitioning to all snow.
Total snow accumulations of up to one inch except up to two inches in the highest elevations, with isolated higher amounts possible.
* WHERE…Northeast and portions of north-central Georgia. The most hazardous conditions will be at the higher elevations above 2000 feet.
* WHEN…From 5 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Patchy black ice following the snow Thursday night could create especially hazardous driving conditions.
NWS expects little accumulation of snow through this afternoon and tonight.
Roadways become impassable during winter storm
Community, News February 8, 2020
Blairsville, Ga. – Winter weather is taking its toll on our area and Union County is beginning to feel the brunt of the storm.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is keeping citizens updated via Facebook and recently released a warning stating, “Roads in Union County are becoming impassable. There are several vehicles including tractor and trailers stuck in the roadway. Please stay off roads!!”
In neighboring Fannin County, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Robert Graham explained the situation, ““The pavement was wet when the snow started falling, so the wet areas on our roadways have turned to ice.”
Roads in Union County are experiencing a similar condition with ice being reported under the thick layer of snow.
Union County Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris shared on Facebook, “Do not get on the highways. They are slick and dangerous.”
“It is foggy and the visibility is low and all highways are slick,” Paris continued emphasizing the importance of avoiding travel at the moment.
Paris urged people to not drive around sightseeing and to wait for conditions to ease up.
Union County Fire/Rescue and EMA are also confirming that there are multiple accidents in the county and that several roadways are being shut down.
All Union County emergency services are asking citizens to remain home at the moment, unless absolutely necessary to get out, and allow crews and personnel time to address issues and to try to make the roadways safer for travel.
FYN will bring you updates on the winter weather throughout the day.
Featured Image Courtesy of FYN viewer Doug Brown.
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Ice forming on the roads as temperatures drop
Community, weather February 7, 2020
UNION COUNTY, Ga – After the early morning snows and falling temperatures, roads are beginning to turn icy around Blood Mountain and Sunrise Grocery.
Reports of vehicles sliding off the road on Hwy 129/19 South. Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is in route to apply salt to the area. Please exercise caution if on the road. UPDATE: At 11 a.m., Commissioner Lamar Paris stated roads were clear on Facebook, but to use caution. The pavement temperature at Neals Gap was 34 degrees.
Union County Schools are closed for the day.
National Weather Service (NWS) expects “a slight chance of flurries before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37 degrees. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.” By nightfall, NWS predicts it will be partly cloudy with a high around 27 degrees and westerly winds of 5 to 10 mph.
On Saturday, residents should anticipate:
“A slight chance of snow showers before 8 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., then a chance of rain showers after 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44 degrees. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.”
Luckily, the sun will be back on Sunday, Feb. 9, and temperatures will return to the mid-50s and low 40s.
Stay stay if venturing outside of your home today and try to stay warm!
SNOW BLANKETS AMICALOLA EMC SERVICE AREA BRINGING WIDESPREAD OUTAGES
Featured, News December 8, 2017
A beautiful snowfall has blanketed the entire Amicalola EMC service area today. The heavy wet snow is weighing down trees and tree limbs and has now caused up to 369 separate power outages, for a total of 6219 members affected so far. 9 out of the 10 counties in our service area are experiencing widespread power outages. Crews are working, contract crews have been called in and all are expected to work all night. Please report power outages to the following automated outage management system: 706-253-0359 OR 706-276-0359 OR 706-864-0359.
SNOW BLANKETS AMICALOLA EMC SERVICE AREA BRINGING WIDESPREAD OUTAGES
Featured, News December 8, 2017
A beautiful snowfall has blanketed the entire Amicalola EMC service area today. The heavy wet snow is weighing down trees and tree limbs and has now caused up to 369 separate power outages, for a total of 6219 members affected so far. 9 out of the 10 counties in our service area are experiencing widespread power outages. Crews are working, contract crews have been called in and all are expected to work all night. Please report power outages to the following automated outage management system: 706-253-0359 OR 706-276-0359 OR 706-864-0359.
Schools Close due to Snow
Featured, News December 8, 2017
Several counties are currently under a winter storm warning until 7am Saturday. Periods of snow (1-4 inches) are expected making difficult travel conditions. Road conditions are expected to deteriorate through the day and into the evening. The safety of students and staff is always a primary concern and for that reason the following Schools will be closed today December 8, 2017.
Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, Union, Towns, Lumpkin, White, Dawson, Murray, & Cherokee County North Carolina.
Please use caution as you travel. FetchYourNews will update on conditions as the winter weather continues to effect our area.
Winter Weather Advisory for North Georgia
Featured, Featured Stories, News February 8, 2016
Winter Weather Advisory for north Ga extended until 10AM Wednesday. Overall, expecting rain to change to snow this evening. Snow bands will likely develop overnight and continue Tuesday. Hard to say exactly where the bands will set up but overall snow showers will be light. Though snow will be light, areas within any banding will see a little more snow than those outside of the bands. Highest accumulations still expected across the mountains where temperatures remain the coldest the longest. Snow will taper overnight Tuesday/early Wednesday.
Deal Issues State of Emergency Ahead of New Winter Storm
Featured, Featured Stories, News January 22, 2016
January 21, 2016
Ahead of a second winter storm this week, Gov. Nathan Deal issued a new state of emergency for 21 counties beginning Thursday evening and lasting through Sunday, Jan. 24, at midnight. The emergency declaration extends to 21 counties under a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service. They include Banks, Catoosa, Dade, Dawson, Fannin, Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White and Whitfield Counties. Deal continues to monitor an additional 24 counties, including those in metro Atlanta, under a winter storm advisory.
“In order to prepare for the second round of storms, I’ve directed state agency heads to encourage employees to telecommute where appropriate,” Deal said. “Capitol Hill agencies and other state government offices will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday to allow time for roads and bridges to be treated in advance of possible freezing rain and snow. I encourage municipal governments and private businesses in metro Atlanta and other affected areas to follow suit. I will continue to monitor those counties under a winter storm advisory and revise my executive order as needed.”
The National Weather Service has issued the advisory for Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Elbert, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Haralson, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Polk, Rockdale and Walton Counties.
GEMA/HS and Emergency Operations Command will continue coordinating response efforts between the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Natural Resources.
Alert – Winter Storm Warning in effect from 12 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday
News January 22, 2016
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Snow Coming Down in North Georgia
Featured, Featured Stories, News, Videos January 20, 2016
January 20th 2016 ~ Snow coming down in North Georgia.
Union County Schools Closed Due to Winter Weather Warning
News January 19, 2016
ALL Union County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday January 20th due the impending winter weather that is forecast to have an immediate impact on roads as ground temperatures are already below freezing.
Deal mobilizes state resources ahead of winter storm
Featured, Featured Stories, News January 19, 2016
On Tuesday evening, Gov. Nathan Deal issued a state of emergency for 15 counties under a winter storm warning. These counties include Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Chatooga, Whitfield, Murray, Gordon, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Pickens, Dawson, Lumpkin and White Counties.
“The winter storm is predicted to cause snow and ice accumulations on roads and bridges in affected areas, and the safety of our residents is my top priority” Deal said. “I’ve directed the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) to coordinate with the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Natural Resources to move assets to area where snow and ice are expected. GEMA/HS will work with local officials, including those school systems, to ensure resources are available as needed.”