Extreme Cold and Black Ice Persist Across North and Central Georgia Following Historic Ice Storm
Photo by Banks County Emergency ServicesWind chill map showing “feels like” temperatures in the single digits and teens across much of North Georgia early Monday morning.
Photo by Banks County Emergency ServicesForecast high temperatures for Tuesday afternoon indicate slow warming, with most areas remaining in the upper 30s to mid-40s.
Photo by Banks County Emergency ServicesHigh temperatures for Monday afternoon show below-freezing to near-freezing conditions lingering across northern counties.
Photo by Banks County Emergency ServicesMaximum wind gust forecast highlights areas experiencing 30 to 40 mph gusts, increasing the risk of additional power outages.
Photo by Banks County Emergency ServicesLow temperature map illustrates widespread morning lows in the teens and 20s, contributing to refreezing and black ice hazards.
January 26, 2026 — An ongoing winter weather event continues to impact North and Central Georgia as dangerously cold temperatures, gusty winds, and lingering ice create hazardous travel conditions and increase the risk of power outages. Following a major ice storm, temperatures dropped rapidly below freezing overnight, leading to patchy black ice on roadways, particularly on bridges, overpasses, and untreated surfaces. Northwest winds gusting between 20 and 35 mph developed Monday morning and are expected to persist through early evening, compounding the threat of falling trees and powerlines where ice remains. Officials warn that extreme cold will continue through Tuesday, limiting ice melt and prolonging dangerous travel conditions, especially in northeast Georgia. Multiple advisories remain in effect, including Ice Storm, Winter Weather, and Cold Weather Advisories, as public safety agencies urge residents to avoid travel when possible and prepare for extended power disruptions.
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