Wintry Weather Heading Toward Augusta

The wintry weather moving across the state is making its way into eastern Georgia. A winter storm warning is in effect for the Augusta area, and includes Richland, Columbia, Lincoln and Thomson counties in Georgia, and much of neighboring South Carolina. The warning is in effect from 4 p.m. on Sunday until 7 a.m. on Monday.

Forecasters expect a mix of rain and snow to begin by 7 p.m. this evening in the area, then changing to snow by 9 p.m. Some of the snow could be heavy for a brief period before midnight, tapering off by early Monday morning. Forecasters are expecting 2-4 inches of snow between the Augusta area and central South Carolina, with the heavier snow to likely fall north of Augusta. Freezing temperatures could make roads slippery on Monday morning.

Columbia County schools in eastern Georgia have cancelled classes for Monday. Central office staff will report to work by 10 a.m., or as road conditions permit, according to the superintendent, Charles Nagle.

Winter weather rolls into north Georgia

Winter weather is moving into north Georgia today, with possible effects to be felt well into Thursday.

Several counties in the extreme northeast portion of the state are under either a winter weather advisory, or winter storm warning. The watch/warning period extends from 7pm Wednesday to 7pm Thursday. Starting this afternoon, there is the chance of rain with either a mix of sleet or snow to fall in these areas. Lows in north Georgia tonight are expected in the 20s and 30s.