City of Dunwoody, GA

01/31/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/31/2026 07:19

Dunwoody Winter Weather Updates

Helpful links:

Visit the National Weather Service's Dunwoody page to view current weather warnings.
Georgia Power: Report an outage | Check Outage Map
Dunwoody Emergency Alerts - Make sure you sign up for Nixle.
Dunwoody's Trouble Calls Guide - Find helpful phone numbers and links for issues like fallen trees, gas leaks,water issues, and more.

Saturday, Jan. 31 - 8 a.m.
Some snow flurries spotted but no issues in Dunwoody currently. The forecast continues to call for snow showers, mainly before noon, with a high near 29 and northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%, with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible.

Friday, Jan. 30 - 5:15 p.m.
The National National Weather Service now predicts 2 to 4 inches of snow are possible on Saturday, starting as early as 4 a.m. Please stay home and off the roads. Even fluffy snow can stick and freeze, creating icy conditions. Dunwoody crews are treating the busiest roads with brine to keep them open for public safety responders. A winter storm warning is in effect from Jan. 31 at 1 a.m. until 1 a.m. on Feb. 1. An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect from Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. until 1 p.m. on Feb. 1. Gusty winds are also expected. Drip your faucets and open cabinets to keep pipes from freezing.

Friday, Jan. 30 - 11 a.m.
The DHA Farmers Market will be closed on Saturday due to the possibility of snow.


Friday, Jan. 30 - 9 a.m.
 Around noon today, Dunwoody crews will begin treating the busiest roads with brine, a special saltwater solution, to keep them open for public safety once winter weather moves in.

Friday, Jan. 30 - 8 a.m.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Dunwoody from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. on January 31. According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected and could stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Gusty winds are also expected.

We're closely monitoring this weekend's weather and making sure our team and supplies are ready. As you gather flashlights, batteries, and chargers, take a moment to sign up for Dunwoody Alerts: https://www.dunwoodyga.gov/alerts. In addition, we'll share road closures and other timely updates throughout the weekend here: https://www.dunwoodyga.gov/weather. We also encourage you to pay attention to the National Weather Service and local reports to stay on top of how this system develops.

DeKalb Warming Centers: Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills, DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, continuing through Monday, February 2, 2026:

The closest location to Dunwoody is St. Vincent de Paul, 2050-C Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee.

The following locations will be open on January 30 through February 2 for the 24-hour activation:

  • Exchange Park Intergenerational Center, 2771 Columbia Dr., Decatur
  • Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta
  • St. Vincent de Paul, 2050-C Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee
  • Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Dr, Scottdale, GA 30079
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