The strong storm system that brought severe weather to the area on March 5th moved to the east overnight, with much colder air filtering in behind the exiting cold front.  As the upper level low deepened across the southern Appalachians on the morning of the 6th, wraparound moisture filtered into north Georgia.  This moisture combined with the northwest flow and cold temps allowed precipitation to fall as snow in the mountains beginning early on the 6th, accumulating to as much as 3 to 4 inches in the highest elevations of the northeast mountains.

Heavy Snow in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 06-MAR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Managers, employees of the U.S. Forest Service, and employees of the various Georgia State Parks across the northeast mountains (including Vogel State Park in Union County, Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawson County, Fort Mountain State Park in Murray County, Smithgall Woods Sate Park) all reported between 2 to 4 inches of snowfall.  Most of the snow fell at the highest elevations, generally above 2500 feet.  Snowfall accumulations at lower elevations, where higher populations are concentrated, generally totaled less than 2 inches, but because of strong winds and blowing snow leading to reduced visibilities, several traffic accidents were reported.

Heavy Snow in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 06-MAR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Managers, employees of the U.S. Forest Service, and employees of the various Georgia State Parks across the northeast mountains (including Vogel State Park in Union County, Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawson County, Fort Mountain State Park in Murray County, Smithgall Woods Sate Park) all reported between 2 to 4 inches of snowfall.  Most of the snow fell at the highest elevations, generally above 2500 feet.  Snowfall accumulations at lower elevations, where higher populations are concentrated, generally totaled less than 2 inches, but because of strong winds and blowing snow leading to reduced visibilities, several traffic accidents were reported.

Heavy Snow in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 06-MAR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Managers, employees of the U.S. Forest Service, and employees of the various Georgia State Parks across the northeast mountains (including Vogel State Park in Union County, Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawson County, Fort Mountain State Park in Murray County, Smithgall Woods Sate Park) all reported between 2 to 4 inches of snowfall.  Most of the snow fell at the highest elevations, generally above 2500 feet.  Snowfall accumulations at lower elevations, where higher populations are concentrated, generally totaled less than 2 inches, but because of strong winds and blowing snow leading to reduced visibilities, several traffic accidents were reported.

Heavy Snow in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 06-MAR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Managers, employees of the U.S. Forest Service, and employees of the various Georgia State Parks across the northeast mountains (including Vogel State Park in Union County, Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawson County, Fort Mountain State Park in Murray County, Smithgall Woods Sate Park) all reported between 2 to 4 inches of snowfall.  Most of the snow fell at the highest elevations, generally above 2500 feet.  Snowfall accumulations at lower elevations, where higher populations are concentrated, generally totaled less than 2 inches, but because of strong winds and blowing snow leading to reduced visibilities, several traffic accidents were reported.

Heavy Snow in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 06-MAR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Managers, employees of the U.S. Forest Service, and employees of the various Georgia State Parks across the northeast mountains (including Vogel State Park in Union County, Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawson County, Fort Mountain State Park in Murray County, Smithgall Woods Sate Park) all reported between 2 to 4 inches of snowfall.  Most of the snow fell at the highest elevations, generally above 2500 feet.  Snowfall accumulations at lower elevations, where higher populations are concentrated, generally totaled less than 2 inches, but because of strong winds and blowing snow leading to reduced visibilities, several traffic accidents were reported.

Heavy Snow in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 06-MAR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Managers, employees of the U.S. Forest Service, and employees of the various Georgia State Parks across the northeast mountains (including Vogel State Park in Union County, Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawson County, Fort Mountain State Park in Murray County, Smithgall Woods Sate Park) all reported between 2 to 4 inches of snowfall.  Most of the snow fell at the highest elevations, generally above 2500 feet.  Snowfall accumulations at lower elevations, where higher populations are concentrated, generally totaled less than 2 inches, but because of strong winds and blowing snow leading to reduced visibilities, several traffic accidents were reported.

Heavy Snow in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 06-MAR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Managers, employees of the U.S. Forest Service, and employees of the various Georgia State Parks across the northeast mountains (including Vogel State Park in Union County, Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawson County, Fort Mountain State Park in Murray County, Smithgall Woods Sate Park) all reported between 2 to 4 inches of snowfall.  Most of the snow fell at the highest elevations, generally above 2500 feet.  Snowfall accumulations at lower elevations, where higher populations are concentrated, generally totaled less than 2 inches, but because of strong winds and blowing snow leading to reduced visibilities, several traffic accidents were reported.

Heavy Snow in UNION, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 06-MAR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Managers, employees of the U.S. Forest Service, and employees of the various Georgia State Parks across the northeast mountains (including Vogel State Park in Union County, Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawson County, Fort Mountain State Park in Murray County, Smithgall Woods Sate Park) all reported between 2 to 4 inches of snowfall.  Most of the snow fell at the highest elevations, generally above 2500 feet.  Snowfall accumulations at lower elevations, where higher populations are concentrated, generally totaled less than 2 inches, but because of strong winds and blowing snow leading to reduced visibilities, several traffic accidents were reported.

Heavy Snow in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 06-MAR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Managers, employees of the U.S. Forest Service, and employees of the various Georgia State Parks across the northeast mountains (including Vogel State Park in Union County, Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawson County, Fort Mountain State Park in Murray County, Smithgall Woods Sate Park) all reported between 2 to 4 inches of snowfall.  Most of the snow fell at the highest elevations, generally above 2500 feet.  Snowfall accumulations at lower elevations, where higher populations are concentrated, generally totaled less than 2 inches, but because of strong winds and blowing snow leading to reduced visibilities, several traffic accidents were reported.