Extreme Cold Warning in Effect for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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.

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Chattooga County Crews Treating Roads as Light Snow Falls, Extreme Cold Warning Begins Tonight

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Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen says crews are starting to see minor accumulation on some roads, but nothing serious at this time. He says county work crews are out treating a few locations in the northern end of the county and in higher elevations, and another update is expected later this afternoon.

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