Patchy Ice & Slick Roads: Winter Weather Advisory Until 10 AM Thursday

Patchy Black Ice and Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Across Georgia

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. On Friday, February 6, 2026, for areas of Georgia, particularly those north of Interstate 20, due to the potential for black ice and slick road conditions. Temperatures are currently at or around the freezing mark in many areas, and a wintry mix of sleet, snow, and freezing rain has fallen across the region.

Authorities are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution, especially on bridges, overpasses, shaded areas, and elevated roads, where black ice is most likely to form. The Georgia Department of Transportation crews are actively treating roads and hotspots, particularly in northeast Georgia, which experienced the brunt of the recent storm. Some roads remain closed as crews work to clear ice, debris, and downed power lines.

The hazardous conditions are a result of a storm system that brought light snow and slick roadways earlier in the week. Significant ice accumulation of 0.25 to 1 inch was forecast along and north of the I-20 corridor, potentially leading to difficult to impossible travel and widespread power outages as ice weighs down trees and power lines. Thousands of power outages have already been reported in metro Atlanta.

While major thoroughfares like the Stone Mountain Freeway and I-20 are currently reported as clear, the real danger lies on side streets and untreated secondary roads. Drivers are advised to slow down, move over for road crews, and use extra caution, particularly as temperatures drop overnight.

The I-75 South Metro Express Lanes are expected to reopen southbound this afternoon, but other express lanes remain under evaluation. Motorists are encouraged to check 511GA for current road conditions and closures before traveling.

Conditions early Thursday morning show patchy black ice, with temperatures around 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Some areas, like Boone and Sparta, North Carolina, are reporting temperatures as low as 27 degrees Fahrenheit. A mix of sleet, snow, and freezing rain has been reported, creating a glaze on surfaces.

The forecast calls for chilly conditions to continue through the weekend. Highs on Friday and Saturday are expected to be in the upper 50s, with lows in the mid-20s on Friday and the middle 30s on Saturday. Sunday will see highs in the mid-50s and lows in the upper 20s. Sunshine is expected throughout the weekend.

A warming trend is anticipated next week, with high temperatures reaching the upper 60s on Monday and the 70s throughout the middle of the week. However, a passing shower is possible on Friday.

The current Winter Weather Advisory extends to counties along the South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia borders, including Forsyth, Davidson, and Stokes counties. The advisory highlights the potential for patchy showers overnight and the formation of slick spots on roadways as any earlier precipitation freezes.

Impact hours for hazardous road conditions are currently listed until 10 a.m. On Friday, February 6, 2026.