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Winter weather possible for Lumpkin County

Press Release January 14, 2022 , by
The Lumpkin County Government urges citizens to prepare for winter weather.
  1. Winter Weather Event – Be Prepared!
According to the latest National Weather Service predictions, Lumpkin County can expect a coating of ice and around 3” – 6” inches of snow, depending on your location and elevation, between 7pm Saturday night and 1am Monday morning (forecast is subject to change). An added twist is that wind gusts of between 20 – 40mph are possible, which means power outages are likely. Plan ahead and prepare! If you or a family member uses medical equipment and you don’t have a generator, consider your alternatives. Also, what other heat sources do you have? Are these heat sources safe for your family to be around? http://Ready.gov recommends you have at least a three-day supply of water and food per person. Avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary – keep your well-prepared self at home and have fun!
Winter weather expected to hit Lumpkin County.

Winter weather, including ice and inches of snow, expected to impact Lumpkin County.

Winter Weather Advisory in effect in Lumpkin, White until Thursday morning

Business February 17, 2021 , by

ATLANTA — A Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service will remain in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 17) until 7 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 18).
* WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch.
* WHERE…Fannin, Union, Towns, Lumpkin and White Counties.
* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

Winter weather advisory in effect until 1 a.m. Friday

News February 20, 2020 , by

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — A winter weather advisory remains in effect unti 1 a.m. Friday (Feb. 21) for Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin and White counties, including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland

* WHAT…Mixture of rain and wet snow transitioning to all snow.   Total snow accumulations of up to one inch except up to two  inches in the highest elevations, with isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE…Northeast and portions of north central Georgia. The   most hazardous conditions will be at the higher elevations above  2000 feet.

* WHEN…From 5 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Patchy  black ice following the snow Thursday Night could create  especially hazardous driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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