An unseasonably strong late season Arctic cold front raced through north and central Georgia during the mid-day and afternoon hours of the 26th on the heels of 20 to 30 mph northwest winds. Some of the coldest temperatures of the winter season resulted during the ensuing two days.  Temperatures during the morning of the 27th were in the teens across much of north Georgia and in the lower and middle 20s across the central sections.  Continuing strong winds drove wind chills down to near zero and below.  Temperatures struggled to rise to the freezing mark in the north and to near 40 in the central by afternoon, despite abundant sunshine.  By the morning of the 28th, the arctic high was centered very near north Georgia resulting in one of the coldest mornings of the winter season.  Single-digit temperatures were reported in the northeast mountains, with teens just about everywhere else across north and central Georgia.  Blue Ridge dropped to 6 degrees above zero and Blairsville to 8 degrees.  Columbus, Hawkinsville, and Dublin in central Georgia were the only locations not to drop below 20 degrees during the morning of the 28th with 20, 21, and 22 degrees, respectively.  On the 28th, Macon set a new record low minimum with 19 degrees and Columbus tied their record low minimum with 22 degrees.  Minimum and maximum temperatures averaged some 20 to 30 degrees below normal across all of north and central Georgia during this 2-3 day period.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MARION, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MACON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in COBB, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in POLK, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in UNION, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DADE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HALL, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in JONES, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SCHLEY, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-02 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-02 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.