A strong cold front pushed through the state on the 14th spreading cold and dry air across North Georgia. A surface low developed over the lower Mississippi Valley on the 15th sweeping abundant mid-level moisture over the state as it moved across the southeastern U.S. during the day on the 16th through the early morning hours of the 17th. Precipitation falling into the cold, dry air at the surface resulted in widespread freezing rain and drizzle across much of North Central and Northeast Georgia.

Ice Storm in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dawson County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines down across the county due to up to a half inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain and drizzle. Over 50 percent of the county was without power by 730 PM EST with over 80 percent without power by the early morning hours on the 17th. Over 1000 trees were downed across the county by the time the ice melted.

Ice Storm in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 11:30:00 to 17-FEB-15 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported between one and three tenths of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain and drizzle across Cherokee County. The northeast portion of the county was hardest hit with numerous trees and power lines down and over 2000 residents without power from the evening of the 16th through the 17th.

Ice Storm in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 11:30:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County Emergency Manager reported between a tenth of an inch and a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces across the county due to freezing rain and drizzle. Over a half inch of ice accumulated on elevated surfaces in the southeast portion of the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed across the county. Over 30000 residents were without power at the peak of the storm during the evening of the 16th through the morning of the 17th.

Ice Storm in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 11:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A communications official with White County Fire/Rescue reported at least a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces due to freezing rain and drizzle. A trained spotter reported between a half inch and one inch of sleet. Numerous tree and power lines were downed and over 4000 residents were without power at the peak of the storm.

Ice Storm in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Banks County Emergency Manager reported many trees down and roads closed due to freezing rain. Ice accumulations of up to a quarter of an inch occurred. By 730 PM EST, 50 percent of the county was without power.

Ice Storm in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:30:00 to 17-FEB-15 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation on signs, trees and other elevated surfaces in the Alpharetta area.

Ice Storm in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 18:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Barrow Emergency Manager reported around 100 trees down and numerous traffic accidents due to freezing rain accumulations of up to a quarter inch across the county. Power was out across much of the county from the evening of the 16th into the morning of the 17th.

Ice Storm in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 18:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public reported around a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation on trees and other elevated surfaces. Interstate highway 75 was closed at mile marker 286/287 due to ice accumulation on a bridge.

Winter Weather in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported light accumulations of ice on trees and power lines in the Ringgold area.

Ice Storm in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Forsyth County Emergency Manager reported between a quarter of and inch and 4 tenths of an inch of ice accumulation on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces due to freezing rain and drizzle. By late evening on the 16th over 30000 residents, around 80 percent of the county, were without power with numerous trees and power lines down. Several roads were closed due to downed trees blocking the roadway.

Ice Storm in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported two tenths of an inch of ice accumulation on trees, cars, power lines and other elevated surfaces across northern Gwinnett County due to freezing rain and drizzle. The ice accumulation resulted in tree branches breaking.

Ice Storm in HALL, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Hall County Emergency Manager reported up to a half of an inch of ice accumulation on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces due to freezing rain and drizzle. Numerous trees and power lines were downed with over 75 percent of the county without power at the peak of the storm. Many roads were closed due to downed trees blocking the roadway.

Ice Storm in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jackson County Emergency Manager reported around a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces across the county due to freezing rain and drizzle. Numerous trees and power lines were downed.

Ice Storm in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 11:30:00 to 17-FEB-15 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Lumpkin County Emergency Manager reported between a quarter and a half inch of ice accumulation on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed with over 10000 residents without power by the evening of the 16th. Many roads were blocked by downed trees and the county Emergency Services lost 5 vehicles due to icy roads and falling trees. One person died after having a heart attack when the icy conditions prevented an ambulance from reaching the victim for over an hour.

Ice Storm in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Madison County Emergency Manager reported between a quarter and a half inch of ice accumulation on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces due to freezing rain and drizzle. Several hundred trees were downed across roads and power lines. Much of the county was without power by the evening of the 16th through much of the day on the 17th.

Ice Storm in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 15:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Oglethorpe County Emergency Manager reported over a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces due to freezing rain and drizzle. Numerous trees and power lines were downed with sporadic power outages across the county from the evening of the 16th through the morning of the 17th.

Ice Storm in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 15:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Clarke County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and tree limbs down due to ice accumulations of up to 3 tenths of an inch from freezing rain and drizzle.

Ice Storm in COBB, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 16:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tenth of an inch of ice accumulating on trees and other elevated surfaces from freezing rain and drizzle.

Ice Storm in DADE, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 15:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dade County Emergency Manager reported a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain and drizzle on Lookout Mountain.

Ice Storm in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fannin County Emergency Manager reported up to two tenths of an inch of ice accumulation on trees and power lines due to freezing rain and drizzle. Several trees were down across the county with sporadic power outages.

Ice Storm in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Radio station in Pickens reported a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces across Pickens County. Some roads were blocked by fallen trees and sporadic power outages were reported.