An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect through this afternoon for Chattooga County and much of north and central Georgia as a deep arctic air mass drives dangerously low wind chills across the region. Most of Chattooga County only saw a light dusting of snow, but higher elevations on Lookout Mountain picked up around 1 to 2 inches, and the bitter cold and gusty winds could keep slick spots lingering in a few areas. Temperatures trend warmer early this week, with rain chances returning midweek before another cool down.

An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect for Chattooga County and all of Northwest Georgia through this afternoon, Sunday, February 1, 2026, as an arctic air mass settles over the region and sends wind chills into dangerous territory. Forecasters say the cold air pouring in behind the departing weather system is unusually deep, keeping temperatures suppressed even with mostly sunny skies.

While some parts of Georgia experienced heavier impacts from Saturday’s winter weather, Chattooga County largely saw only a light dusting of snow. The exception was in the higher elevations of Chattooga County on Lookout Mountain, where totals were closer to 1 to 2 inches. Even with limited snowfall in the valley areas, the bigger concern today is the combination of very cold temperatures and brisk northwest winds that will make it feel significantly colder than the thermometer reads, especially during the morning hours.

Temperatures this morning across Northwest Georgia are expected to remain in the teens, with wind gusts in the 20 to 30 mile-per-hour range at times. Those winds will drive wind chills down toward the single digits and near or below zero in the coldest periods, creating a risk of cold-related illness for anyone spending extended time outdoors and increasing the danger for anyone without reliable heat.

Drivers are urged to stay alert, particularly early today. A light dusting can conceal slick spots, and any moisture left on roads can freeze quickly in this kind of cold, especially on bridges, overpasses, and shaded stretches. In the Lookout Mountain area where snow totals were higher, localized hazardous conditions may linger longer due to the cold temperatures and limited melting.

Conditions begin to improve later today as winds gradually ease and temperatures slowly climb, though highs will still remain cold for this time of year. Another cold night is expected tonight, with temperatures dropping back into the upper teens and low 20s, but lighter winds should reduce the worst of the wind chill threat.

A warming trend arrives Monday and Tuesday with temperatures moderating closer to seasonal levels. Rain chances return around midweek as another system moves through, followed by a return to cooler and drier weather later in the week.