UPDATE: Chance of Freezing Rain on Friday for Cumming and Forsyth
The National Weather Service calls for a chance of rain or freezing rain before 3 p.m. Friday.
UPDATE: 1-24-13, 5 p.m. A winter storm warning for freezing rain is in effect for Forsyth and nearby counties through 6 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. This includes portions of North Georgia, generally north and east of a line from Ellijay to Cumming to Gainesville. Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet is expected with accumulations of up to 1/4 inch of ice, especially on trees and power lines. Little to no sleet accumulation. Most of the precipitation will fall during the day on Friday, NWS says. Be aware that ice and possible sleet will cause roadways and sidewalks to become slippery making travel dangerous especially on bridges and overpasses. Ice may also accumulate on power lines and …
