Georgia Snow Day Calculator: Snow Day Chances Tomorrow by City
Georgia gets snow only a few times a winter at most, mainly in the north Georgia mountains and the Atlanta metro, and ice storms are often the bigger threat.
Metro Atlanta districts are some of the largest in the country and can close, start late or switch to online learning on a forecast of just an inch or two.
Forecast data may be out of date. We're working on it; check your local forecast too.
Georgia's largest city
Atlanta, GA
Friday
Unlikely
<1%
chance of a snow day
<1% chance of a delay
Monday
Unlikely
<1%
chance of a snow day
<1% chance of a delay
Overnight snow 0.0"Usually closes at 1"
- No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning.
- Atlanta usually needs about 1" to close schools (normal snowfall 1" a year).
Estimate, not official. Check your school district for the final decision.
Updated .
Georgia city snow day pages
Snow day chances by city in Georgia
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Chance of a snow day and of a delay on the next school day for the largest Georgia towns we track, highest chance first. We cover 52 places in Georgia; enter your ZIP code above for any of them.
| Place | Snow day | Delay | Normal snow | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Columbus | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Augusta | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Macon-Bibb County | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Savannah | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Athens | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| South Fulton | <1% | <1% | 2" | 1" |
| Sandy Springs | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Roswell | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Warner Robins | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Johns Creek | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Mableton | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Alpharetta | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Albany | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Marietta | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Stonecrest | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Brookhaven | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Smyrna | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Valdosta | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Gainesville | <1% | <1% | 2" | 1" |
| Newnan | <1% | <1% | 2" | 1" |
| Peachtree Corners | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Milton | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Peachtree | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Douglasville | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Woodstock | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| East Point | <1% | <1% | 2" | 1" |
| Canton | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Kennesaw | <1% | <1% | 2" | 1" |
| Tucker | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Stockbridge | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Dalton | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| McDonough | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Sugar Hill | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Decatur | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Acworth | <1% | <1% | 2" | 1" |
| Fayetteville | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Holly Springs | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Conyers | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Villa Rica | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
Chances are for Friday. Normal snow is the NOAA 1991–2020 annual average near each town.
How much snow closes school in Georgia?
Across Georgia's larger towns, normal snowfall runs from about 1" a year in Columbus to about 1" in Atlanta, so the amount it takes to close schools varies too: from roughly 1" to 1" of overnight snow in our model.
- Atlanta: about 1" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1".
- Columbus: about 1" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1".
- Augusta: about 1" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1".
- Macon-Bibb County: about 0" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1".
- Savannah: about 0" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1".
- Athens: about 1" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1".
Compare every state on our how much snow closes school map.
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes in Georgia
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service cover the Georgia towns we track right now.
NWS Peachtree City GA · Key Messages
- Substantially cooler conditions will arrive on Friday behind another cold front.
- A Freeze Watch is currently in effect for portions of west and north Georgia for Saturday morning, and a more widespread freeze is likely by Sunday morning.
- Dry conditions will persist from the weekend into early next week.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Peachtree City GA Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 2:32 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
NWS Columbia SC · Key Messages
- 1. A front will bring mostly dry and breezy conditions this afternoon and evening.
- 2. Frost/Freeze headlines could be needed this weekend, especially Sunday morning.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Columbia SC Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 1:12 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
Georgia's biggest snow days last winter (2025–26)
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, nearest reporting station to each city
Biggest single-day snowfalls in the 2025–26 winter at NOAA stations near Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta, Macon-Bibb County, Savannah:
| Date | Near | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | Augusta | 3.5" |
| Sun, Jan 18, 2026 | Macon-Bibb County | 1.6" |
| Sun, Jan 18, 2026 | Columbus | 1.5" |
| Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | Savannah | 0.5" |
| Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | Atlanta | 0.2" |
Season totals: Atlanta 0.2" · Columbus 1.5" · Augusta 3.5" · Macon-Bibb County 1.6" · Savannah 0.5". Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily.
Largest Georgia school districts
These districts make the official call for schools around Georgia. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow days in nearby states
Georgia snow day FAQ
Will there be a snow day in Georgia tomorrow?
No town we track in Georgia has more than a 10% chance of a snow day on Friday right now. Enter your ZIP code at the top of this page for your own town; we track 52 places in Georgia.
How much snow does it take to close school in Georgia?
It varies across the state. Based on normal snowfall, our model puts the closing point at about 1" in Columbus and about 1" in Atlanta. Ice and dangerous cold can close schools with less snow.
What were Georgia's biggest snow days last winter?
Among the NOAA stations we checked, the biggest single-day snowfall in the 2025–26 winter was 3.5 inches near Augusta on Jan 31, 2026.
Where are Georgia school closings announced?
Each district announces its own closings and delays on its website, app and text alerts, and local TV stations publish closing lists. Large districts include Gwinnett County Public Schools, Cobb County School District, DeKalb County School District.