Another winter wedge of cold air in place across north and central Georgia combined with a strong upper-level storm system moving across the Midsouth to bring a mixture of snow and sleet to much of north and the northern parts of central Georgia.  The heaviest precipitation occurred as the leading edge of the precipitation area moved east into Georgia shortly after midnight on the 26th.  This activity was accompanied by thunderstorms with snow, sleet, and wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph. Even some gusts to near 50 mph were reported.  The convective nature of the activity led to significant variations in snow and sleet amounts across the state, with several counties in North Georgia reporting three inches or more of snow during the 6-hour period between approximately 3 am EST and 9 am EST.  Most of the snow fell north of a line from Carrollton, to Atlanta, to Madison, to Washington, with a mixture of snow and sleet as far south as Franklin, Peachtree City, Griffin, Monticello, Eatonton, and Crawfordville.  Sleet showers were reported as far south as Macon. Snowfall north of Interstate 20 averaged 1-2 inches, while the snow/sleet mixture south of I-20 averaged less than 1 inch.  Bartow county in northwest Georgia received the most with up to five inches of snow in some locations, with Towns and Barrow counties in northeast Georgia receiving the next most with four inches.  Other counties receiving up to three inches of snow included Dade, Whitfield, Gilmer, White, Hall, Banks, and Carroll.  Temperatures across north Georgia, north of Interstate 20, averaged around 32-33 degrees during the event.  Thus, as with previous events this winter, accumulations of snow were mostly confined to grassy, elevated surfaces, and exposed objects.  However, some accumulation of snow was reported on the roads in the higher elevations of north central and northeast Georgia.  The winter storm forced the closure of approximately 446 schools and businesses.

Winter Storm in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in HALL, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in UNION, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in COBB, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in DADE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
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Winter Storm in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Winter Storm in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Winter Storm in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Winter Storm in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Winter Storm in POLK, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-04 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-04 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL