ATLANTA — Black ice is possible Monday night into Tuesday morning as temperatures are expected to drop below freezing in metro Atlanta and the north Georgia mountains.
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brad Nitz said the areas above Interstate 20 will be the most at risk for developing black ice.
The Georgia Department of Transportation said in addition to rolling out 12 brine trucks, they also have multiple crews that are spread out across the metro.
They’re monitoring roads, searching for any hazardous conditions.
Gov. Nathan Deal’s office announced Monday afternoon that the state government will delay opening until 10 a.m. Tuesday due to weather.
“Out of an abundance of caution and following the latest update from the National Weather Service, state government will delay opening for nonessential personnel until 10 a.m. tomorrow,” Deal said.
Several school districts followed suite by delaying or canceling classes for Tuesday.
MINUTE-BY-MINUTE UPDATES:
Monday 11:00 p.m.
Rome City Schools will be closed Tuesday. The City of Rome administrative offices will delay opening until 9:00 a.m.
Due to the anticipated inclement weather for overnight, the City of Rome administrative offices will delay opening until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
— CityOfRomeGa (@CityOfRomeGa) December 11, 2018
In addition, the City of Acworth offices will open at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday.
All health departments as well as the district office in Bartow County will delay opening until 10:00 a.m.
City of Dalton offices will be opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
The University of North Georgia will delay opening until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Jasper City Hall will delay opening until 10 a.m.
8:00 p.m.
State Road and Tollway Authority announces the Northwest Corridor Express Lanes and the I-75 South Metro Express Lanes will close in both directions at 11 p.m.
7:34 p.m.
Nitz explains how black ice forms.
Brad Nitz explains how black ice formsWith the sun down and the air getting colder, there is the possibility for black ice to form tonight and into tomorrow morning: https://2wsb.tv/2zVaQ30
Posted by WSB-TV on Monday, December 10, 2018
7:24 p.m.
Walton County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay Tuesday.
Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Walton County School District will delay school start times on Tuesday, Dec....
Posted by Walton County School District - GA on Monday, December 10, 2018
6:26 p.m.
The University of Georgia announces delay and rescheduling of exams.
UGA delays opening Athens campus until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11. Read the full update at https://t.co/xlRLzpoCnz. 8 a.m. exams rescheduled. Updated exam information will be available at https://t.co/kP1xp4ZJ87. pic.twitter.com/vxkJquKdW4
— UGA (@universityofga) December 10, 2018
6:06 p.m.
Pickens County Schools will be closed Tuesday. Pickens County government offices will operate on a 2-hour delay.
5:54 p.m.
The Georgia Department of Transportation rolls out brine tankers, urging drivers to stay off roads.
Ready. Set. Go! It’s Brine time! If you can folks🗣 Go Home and stay off of the roads! We are coming to interstate and priority route near you! #WorkingForYou @GADeptofTrans pic.twitter.com/uHpRg9odov
— Georgia DOT ATL (@GDOTATL) December 10, 2018
This is the scene outside @GDOTATL in Clayton County . Dozens of brine tankers are preparing to hit the road at 7pm pic.twitter.com/mpGI9dTLf5
— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) December 10, 2018
5:25 p.m.
Banks County Schools will be closed Tuesday.
5:05 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Schools and DeKalb County Schools announce 2-hour delay for Tuesday.
5:02 p.m.
Clayton County Public Schools announces 2-hour delay for Tuesday.
4:59 p.m.
Paulding County Schools announces 2-hour delay for Tuesday.
4:40 p.m.
Habersham County Schools and Rabun County Schools will be closed Tuesday due to the threat of unsafe road conditions.
4:37 p.m.
Floyd County Schools will be closed Tuesday due to the threat of unsafe road conditions.
Due to expected unsafe road conditions, we will be closed tomorrow (12/11) for all students, faculty, and staff. A decision about all after school activities will be made by tomorrow at noon. Listen for updates from your school following that announcement. #FloydCoSchools pic.twitter.com/Kj65ACOKLu
— Floyd County Schools (@FloydCoSchools) December 10, 2018
4:36 p.m.
The superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, Dr. Meria Carstarphen, announces 2-hour delay for Tuesday.
In alignment with ❄️-related decision by @GovernorDeal and the other Metro districts, APS has a delayed school opening of 2 hours tomorrow morning. Be safe @apsupdate students and families! pic.twitter.com/egC9616tXY
— Meria Carstarphen (@CarstarphenMJ) December 10, 2018
4:31 p.m.
The Cherokee County School District announces 2-hour delay for Tuesday.
Due to forecasted icy road conditions, all CCSD schools & offices will operate on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. Buses will pick up 2 hours late; school will end on time. We will closely monitor conditions overnight to determine if further action is needed. #SafeCherokee
— Cherokee Co. Schools (@CherokeeSchools) December 10, 2018
4:13 p.m.
Kennesaw State University announces delay for Tuesday.
KSU Alert: KSU will delay opening until 10 a.m. tomorrow, December 11. The first graduation will now be held at 11 a.m. See Rave email for details.
— KSU Emergency Management (@ksuoem) December 10, 2018
4:09 p.m.
Cobb County Schools announces 2-hour delay for Tuesday.
We have decided to delay the start of school by 2 hours tomorrow, 12.11.18. We are acting out of an abundance of caution due to the likelihood of dangerous driving conditions. We will continue to monitor conditions and reports from the @NWS throughout the evening. pic.twitter.com/IoVtSPy6tO
— Cobb County Schools (@CobbSchools) December 10, 2018
4:06 p.m.
Fulton County Schools announces 2-hour delay for Tuesday.
All FCS schools & central offices will open 2hrs late tmrrw, 12/11 in alignment with Gov's msg that state offices will open late b/c of black ice potential. Staff to arrive no later than 2hrs from scheduled start. Stay tuned to FCS website, social media & local news for updates. pic.twitter.com/kx677wD56R
— FultonCountySchools (@FultonCoSchools) December 10, 2018
3:58 p.m.
Chattooga County Schools announces 3-hour delay for Tuesday.
3:58 p.m.
Georgia Tech announces delay for Tuesday.
GTENS: Due to winter weather concerns, Georgia Tech will delay opening until 10am on Tue, Dec 11. Visit https://t.co/ZS7TGXD136 for updates.
— GTPDalerts (@GTPDalerts) December 10, 2018
3:54 p.m.
Gordon County Schools announces 2-hour delay for Tuesday.
3:53 p.m.
Gilmer County Schools announces 2-hour delay for Tuesday.
***FYI - Gilmer County Schools on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10th due to the possibility of black ice on the roadways from overnight temps in the 20's. #gilmersheriff https://t.co/ko2h5323e4
— Gilmer Co. Sheriff (@GilmerSheriff) December 10, 2018
3:39 p.m.
Due to the possibility of icy conditions, Cobb County government operations will delay openings until 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Due to the possibility of icy conditions on the roads early Tuesday, Cobb County government operations will delay opening until 9 a.m.
— Cobb County, GA (@cobbcountygovt) December 10, 2018
A light rain is expected to fall into the evening. Temperatures could then briefly dip below freezing, possibly causing black ice. pic.twitter.com/FExMgDAXKw
3:31 p.m.
Hall County Schools announces delay for Tuesday due to "predicted temperatures below freezing."
With rain forecast into tonight and predicted temperatures below freezing for early morning, the Hall County Schools will delay opening school by 2 hours tomorrow, December 11th. All buses and schedules will run 2 hours later than normal. School will release at the normal time.
— Hall County Schools (@Hall_Schools) December 10, 2018
3:25 p.m.
Dunwoody police said due to the possibility of black ice, City of Dunwoody offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
With temperatures expected to drop below freezing overnight and the possibility of black ice in the morning, the City of @DunwoodyGA will delay opening until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow out of abundance of caution with the exception of essential law enforcement positions. (AS)
— Dunwoody Police (@DunwoodyPolice) December 10, 2018
3:14 p.m.
Georgia State University announces delay for Tuesday.
Georgia State to Delay Opening on all campuses until 10:00 am. Dec 11, 2018
— Georgia State University (@GeorgiaStateU) December 10, 2018
2:49 p.m.
The Georgia Department of Transportation said brine tankers will be out Monday night brining priority routes.
Looks like we will be at it again tonight folks! 💪🏽 Brine Tankers will be out tonight at 7p brining all priority routes‼️ For all the folks staying inside tonight (recommended), we suggest a nice hot bowl of Chili to go with this “Chilly” weather! 🥶😂 #WorkingforYou pic.twitter.com/JShejy17Ut
— Georgia DOT ATL (@GDOTATL) December 10, 2018
1:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service tweeted out a warning to drivers, advising everyone to use caution Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Black Ice is expected to develop tonight & early Tuesday morning across North Georgia as roads remain wet & freezing temperatures are expected. Black ice is difficult to see & makes roads very slippery, especially on bridges & overpasses. Please use caution & drive safely #gawx pic.twitter.com/7p2kIKLCbZ
— NWS Atlanta (@NWSAtlanta) December 10, 2018
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