Saturday, January 31, 2026–1:30 p.m.
-Staff reports-
Photo posted by Floyd County E-911
Area residents woke up to snow this morning.
According to Floyd County Emergency Management:
The community reports 1/4 inch of accumulation in some locations and 1/2 inch in others.
According to Floyd County E-911:
From Rome Police:
Road conditions across the City of Rome can quickly become slick and hazardous due to extremely cold temperatures and winter precipitation. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas are especially dangerous and may freeze quickly.
If you do not need to be on the road, please stay home and stay warm. If travel is unavoidable:
• Slow down and increase following distance
• Avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
• Watch for icy patches, especially at intersections
• Give road crews and emergency responders plenty of space
When in doubt, don’t go out.
From Polk County Police:
Vinson Mountain Road (Photo shared by Polk County Police Department)
“Avoid the area of Vinson Mtn Road, from Jackson Road to the Paulding County Line. The road is impassable at the time and is shut down until it is treated. We have Polk County Police officers on scene, and the Polk County Road Dept is en route. Be weather-aware and pay attention to road conditions, especially the side roads and higher-elevation roads.”
From Polk County Emergency Management:
Vinson Mountain Road, Everett Mountain Road, and Hightower Mountain Road are impassible. Avoid travel on these roads due to icy conditions – you will slide and wreck. Do not Contact 911 for travel conditions. Continue to monitor Polk County EMA on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
According to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office:
Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen told WZQZ Radio in Summerville that 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.
Public Works Director Tim Brunson reports that most roads are in good shape, but higher elevations — including Cloudland — have a light coating of snow. Roads remain passable, but drivers should use extra caution, especially on side roads where snow coverage may be greater, and trees can block wind and sunlight. Brunson says crews have salted an area with water on the roadway on State Line Road. He also warns drivers to be alert for increased wildlife activity, including deer.
Brunson adds that as temperatures continue to fall, water on roadways from leaks in water systems or runoff from yards and driveways could become an issue — and may freeze as colder air settles in.
The Georgia Department of Transportation posted a midday update:
As a winter storm continues to move across the state, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is actively responding to changing conditions and monitoring impacts statewide.
Snow is currently falling in several north and northeast Georgia counties, and additional bands of snow are expected to move farther south and east as the storm continues to evolve. Updated forecasts suggest that some locations previously expected to receive heavier snowfall may see little to no snow or reduced accumulations, while other areas remain at risk for winter weather impacts. Georgians are urged to remain apprised of local conditions and not assume roads are clear in their area. Snow can accumulate quickly, even on treated and previously plowed roads. Currently, there are GA Alerts issued for several locations in Gilmer, Murray, and Towns counties due to icy conditions.
