Monday, February 18, 2013
This weekend was the third time in 2013 that there have been calls for a "possibility," of snow, but except for a very little in some areas north of Atlanta earlier this year, none has materialized.
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Monday, February 18
Snow has been scarce in the local area this year, to say the least. Definitely not enough to get any of those beautiful snow scenery photographs we all rush out to get. For the third time this year, there were some "slight" predictions for a chance this morning, but that didn't pan out either. Is 2013 doomed to be yet another snow-free year? If the Old Farmer's Almanac is anything to go by, it is starting to look like that will be the case. According to the long range forecast in the Old Farmer's Almanac for February, Feb. 1 - 7 was the best chance of snow and we now know that didn't happen. There is another possibility Feb 21 - 28, but after that, nothing. Would you like to see it snow this winter or will you be happy if we don't get any …
Thursday, January 24, 2013
The crisp dry weather and clear skies is expected to give way to freezing rain and snow by the end of the week.
Weather forecast update: This morning the National Weather Service reports that Thursday will be mostly sunny with high temperature around 50 degrees. The original report called for a "wintry mix" to roll in around 3 p.m. The good news is it appears now we're in for another day of sunshine but Friday will be a different story. The NWS forecast for tomorrow is: That means there is a chance that school will be cancelled. We will post any news of school closings as soon as possible. In the meantime, expect a run at the grocery stores. ----- The threat of cold, wet weather is looming for Peachtree Corners and Gwinnett later this week. According to the National Weather Service, there is a "chance" of freezing rain and sleet after 3 p.m. …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Snow, sleet and black ice are possible. Like others, GCPS officials are monitoring the situation.
Peachtree Corners and Gwinnett parents, be forewarned. It could be a last-minute decision early Friday (January 18) before Gwinnett County school officials decide whether to cancel classes for that day. As of now, classes are still on for Friday, according to Gwinnett Schools' spokesperson Jorge Quintana. He added that the policy for the system, which has more than 160,000 students, is to wait as late as 6 a.m. on the given day before deciding whether to postpone classes for that day. And given the nature of the current weather forecasts, it likely will be a last-minute decision. The National Weather service has talked of the possibility of snow and black ice late Thursday and into early Friday. Black ice is roadway ice from residual …
Judy Putnam
6:46 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Gwinnett County schools are in session on Friday. Is it safe to travel the roads today? Check with the local news for information on road conditions or check our live traffic map for information on delays or traffic accidents. Here's the link: http://patch.com/A-mNgW more ›