A Winter Storm Watch now covers the entire Atlanta metro area, moving in from the east.
A Storm 5 Alert is in place Saturday due to dangerously cold wind chills and the chance for snowfall. The highest totals will be in the Plateau with an inch or less expected.
A biting arctic airmass has settled over north and central Georgia, prompting officials to issue a Cold Weather Advisory.
The Local 5 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert Day for Friday through Monday due to extreme cold with wind chills in the -20° to -30° range.