Arctic air was firmly entrenched across the southeastern U.S. on New Year's day.  Temperatures in the teens and 20's were common across north and central Georgia during the morning.  Temperatures remained below freezing most of the day.  As a disturbance aloft moved southeast from the Tennessee Valley over the very cold surface air, light snow fell, mainly across northwest Georgia.  The disturbance was moving quickly southeast and surface moisture was limited.  Consequently, snowfall amounts were light.  The snow was generally confined to areas west and north of a line from Carrollton, to Rome, to Jasper, to Dalton.  Most reported snowfall amounts were in the 1/2 to 1 inch range, with Chattooga reporting the greatest amount with 2 inches.  Because of the subfreezing temperatures and a prolonged 1 to 2 week period of much below normal temperatures, snow adhered quickly to road surfaces.  Roads were reported to be icy and hazardous in most areas where snow fell and numerous accidents were reported, especially in Floyd, Dade and Chattooga counties.

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