Forsyth County, GA

01/08/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/08/2025 09:55

WINTER STORM: Information and Updates

WINTER STORM: Information and Updates

For updates, media, weather updates, road closures and more information on the storm, follow Forsyth County on Facebook.

Jan. 8, 10:15 a.m. - Winter Storm Watch for Forsyth County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect Friday morning (Jan. 10) through Saturday morning (Jan. 11) for Forsyth County. A wintry mix of precipitation is possible.

Plan on slippery road conditions, with travel likely becoming difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday commute and linger into Saturday morning. Bridges and overpasses could become icy even if temperatures remain above freezing. To read the full NWS alert, click here.

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Jan. 8, 9:00 a.m. - Tips to Prepare for Freezing Temperatures

Ensure pets have a warm, dry shelter

Drip faucets, open cabinet doors to let warm air circulate around kitchen and bathroom pipes and be sure you know where your master water shut-off valve is in case a pipe breaks

Bring cold-sensitive plants indoors or cover them

Check on loved ones and neighbors, especially the elderly

Keep a ready kit in your car with basic supplies (like bottled water, non-perishable snacks) plus a mobile phone charger, ice scraper, extra blanket, sand for traction and jumper cables

Stay weather aware and sign up for Alert Forsyth at www.forsythco.com/alerts to receive severe weather notifications.

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