Snow flurries brushed Northwest Georgia from metro Atlanta to the Tennessee border. The mercury is expected to drop lower overnight. As a precaution, the National Weather Service issued freeze warnings for most of the state.
Farmers will be closely watching their thermostat. Freezing temperatures can seriously damage crops. Last year’s Easter freeze destroyed about two hundred fifty million dollars worth of pecans, peaches and blueberries, among other crops.
Today’s snow came to Northwest Georgia during lunchtime. Small white flakes zipped on the roadways, melting on contact. Summerville resident Brad Montgomery described the flutters as a welcome distraction during a busy day.
“I love snow. It’s beautiful. I didn't think it was going to snow today, it was cool, but it’s coming down pretty good.”
More light snow is possible tomorrow. Cold temperatures are expected to continue through the week, with possible rain showers for North Georgia this Wednesday.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Flurries Now, Possible Freeze Later
