Weather Update: How Much Snow Will Fall on Alpharetta, and When?

The Alpharetta area is preparing for a significant accumulation of snowfall this evening and overnight.

A winter storm warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday.

Here’s the latest forecast from the National Weather Service:

• Wednesday: Rain and snow, mainly after 2pm. High near 38. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
• Wednesday Night: Rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy fog. Low around 30. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
• Thursday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

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