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Threat of black ice prompts school and business delays, road closures

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.

[FULL LIST: School and business closings]

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.

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 forms

With 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.

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.

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.

4:36 p.m.

The superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, Dr. Meria Carstarphen, announces 2-hour delay for Tuesday.

4:31 p.m.

The Cherokee County School District announces 2-hour delay for Tuesday.

4:13 p.m.

Kennesaw State University announces delay for Tuesday.

4:09 p.m.

Cobb County Schools announces 2-hour delay for Tuesday.

4:06 p.m.

Fulton County Schools announces 2-hour delay for Tuesday.

3:58 p.m.

Chattooga County Schools announces 3-hour delay for Tuesday.

3:58 p.m.

Georgia Tech announces delay for Tuesday.

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.

3:39 p.m.

Due to the possibility of icy conditions, Cobb County government operations will delay openings until 9 a.m. Tuesday.

3:31 p.m.

Hall County Schools announces delay for Tuesday due to "predicted temperatures below freezing."

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.

3:14 p.m.

Georgia State University announces delay for Tuesday.

2:49 p.m.

The Georgia Department of Transportation said brine tankers will be out Monday night brining priority routes.

1:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service tweeted out a warning to drivers, advising everyone to use caution Monday night and Tuesday morning.

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