The new year is off to a frigid start, with winter weather bringing freezing air, extreme cold temperatures, and snow to the United States.
Indeed, this January has the potential to set new records.
According to AccuWeather expert Paul Pastelok, this could be the coldest January in the United States since 2011.
The “bitterly cold pattern” is anticipated to hit Wednesday, January 8, through Friday, January 10, bringing “drastically colder air” or perhaps “substantial snow and ice” to the Midwest, South, and East.
So, will it snow in Georgia? This is what we know.
Will the cold temperatures bring snow to Georgia?
AccuWeather meteorologists predict subfreezing temperatures in the South from January 8 to January 10. For Georgia and neighboring states, the risk is considerable and may be “dangerous, damaging, and disruptive.”
Temperatures could feel 10 to 20 degrees cooler than they are, and while AccuWeather meteorologists have not predicted snow in Georgia, they do expect snow and ice to cover numerous southern states.
However, the National Weather Service (NWS) is “highly confident in colder conditions,” although they do not expect much precipitation.
The NWS Climate Prediction Center’s interactive map shows a minor likelihood of snow and a high risk of much lower-than-normal temperatures.
Here’s what the prediction says about local temperatures and precipitation chances:
Atlanta
The Weather Channel predicts that Atlanta will enjoy lows in the 20s and highs in the 30s between January 8 and January 10. Thursday night is the only one expected to get some precipitation (18%).
Macon
From January 8 to January 10, low temperatures in Macon will fall into the low 20s, with highs only reaching 44 degrees. The weather will be largely sunny every day, with precipitation chances remaining below 15%.
Columbus
Columbus’ prediction is similar to Macon’s, with temperatures dropping into the low 20s but largely remaining around 30 degrees. Next week’s highs will only reach 47 degrees, with a low likelihood of precipitation.