NWS issues winter storm watch

PEACHTREE CITY — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday night.

WHERE: Portions of north central and northeast Georgia.

WHAT: Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulation 2″-5″ with locally higher amounts in higher elevations of far northeast Georgia and ice accumulations of up to one-quarter inch. Winds could gust to as high as 35 mph.

IMPACTS: Power outages and tree damage possible due to the ice. Travel conditions could be very difficult due to snow and ice accumulation on roads.