They will go into effect at 3 a.m. Tuesday. A winter storm watch that was issued has been upgraded to a winter storm warning or winter storm advisory for several areas. Atlanta Gas Light Readies for Winter Storm ATLANTA, Ga. – Jan.5, 2017 – Atlanta Gas Light is closely monitoring forecasts that call for a wintry mix in parts of Georgia. Wind chills will drop into the low to midteens across much of the area, with single digits expected in the North Georgia mountains late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Karen Minton has been tracking winter weather in metro Atlanta for more than 30 years. If your county is under a Winter Weather Advisory for a snow accumulation of less than two inches, what will be the impact of that amount in your community? Stay with the FOX 5 Storm Team for continuous updates. This aerial photo, traffic is snarled along the I-285 perimeter north of the metro area after a winter snow storm Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, in Atlanta. This aerial photo, traffic is snarled along the I-285 perimeter north of the metro area after a winter snow storm Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, in Atlanta. On the heels of a significant winter storm 2 weeks earlier, a more powerful storm brought heavy snow and record level of ice to north and central Georgia on February 11-13, 2014. But, forecasters say another dry spell is ahead in the coming months.If you're looking to dabble in some stargazing, here are some telescopes that are easy to operate and won't break the bank.Get AccuWeather alerts as they happen with our browser notifications. Atlanta’s winter storm and ice storm criteria What Constitutes a Winter Storm or an Ice Storm in Atlanta? As a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, iWeatherNet strives to create educational content to help you be prepared for any type of severe weather; this includes winter weather. How the snow is affecting metro Atlanta schools. Delta will proactively cancel approximately 170 mainline and Delta Connection flights for Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ahead of a winter storm forecasted to bring snow and icy conditions to the city on Tuesday.