Very cold air remain entrenched across the southeastern states as a deep surface low developed in the lower Mississippi Valley and swept northeast across the southern Appalachians. A wintry mix of some freezing rain and sleet, but mostly snow, covered north Georgia with snow flurries extending as far south as central Georgia. Strong pressure gradient winds associated with this low pressure system produced northwest winds 20 to 25 MPH with gusts of 30 to 40 MPH across north and central Georgia during the day on the 23rd.

Winter Weather in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported .2 inches of snow northwest of Ringgold.

Winter Weather in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several reports of .25 to .5 inches of snow were received from a trained spotter and on social media in the Dalton and Mount Vernon areas.

Winter Weather in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public reported a trace of snow in Ranger.

Winter Weather in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported of .5 inches of snow in Cave Spring.  A report of .25 inches of snow in the Rome area was received on social media.

Winter Weather in POLK, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported .5 inches of snow north northeast of Cedartown.

Winter Weather in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Social Media

A report of 1 inch of snow in the Adairsville area was received on social media.

Winter Weather in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 1 inch of snow around Remus. Numerous reports of .25 to .75 inches of snow were received from the public and on social media in the Dallas, Fleetwood Hills and Hiram areas.

Winter Weather in COBB, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous reports of .25 to .75 inches of snow were received from the broadcast media, trained spotters and on social media from around Marietta, Crossgate, Kennesaw and Heritage Glen.

Winter Weather in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of .25 to .5 inches of snow were received from the Fulton County Emergency Manager, the broadcast media, the public and on social media in the Atlanta, Roswell, Morningside, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Midtown, Palmetto and Brookwood areas. The Fulton County Emergency Manager reported trace amounts of sleet and the public reported .1 inches of freezing rain in Johns Creek.

Winter Weather in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Several reports of .25 to .5 inches of snow were received from the public in Dacula, Snellville and Buford. Trace amounts of freezing rain were reported in the Timberwood Estates area.

Winter Weather in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Reports of a trace of snow and sleet in the Winder and Auburn areas were received from the public.

Winter Weather in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Numerous reports of a trace to .25 inches of snow were received from the COOP observer, CoCoRaHS, the public and the broadcast media in the Athens area. The COOP observer also reported trace amounts of freezing rain.

Winter Weather in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported .25 inches of snow east northeast of Watkinsville.

Winter Weather in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer in Lexington reported .5 inches of snow. CoCoRaHS observers in Arnoldsville and Lexington also reported .5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer reported .7 inches of snow east southeast of Washington.

Winter Weather in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer north of Carrollton reported .4 inches of snow. Reports of .5 inches of snow were received on social media in Villa Rica, Bowden Junction and Temple.

Winter Weather in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported .8 inches of snow southeast of Decatur and a report of .5 inches of snow in North Decatur was received on social media. The COOP observer north northeast of Doraville reported .1 inches of snow and a NWS employee in East Lake Highlands reported a trace of snow.

Winter Weather in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported .3 inches of snow northeast of Douglasville.

Winter Weather in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer southwest of Covington reported .3 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer west southwest of Greensboro reported .4 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCORaHS observer south southeast of Fayetteville reported .3 inches of snow. The NWS office in Peachtree City received a trace of snow.

Winter Weather in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported .5 inches of snow in the Cannongate area. A NWS employee in Raymond and a COOP observer northeast of Newnan reported a trace of snow.

Winter Weather in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Clayton County Emergency Manager reported .1 inches of snow in Lake Tara and a COOP observer in Jonesboro also reported .1 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer west northwest of Milledgeville reported .1 inches of snow.

Strong Wind in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

At approximately 12:30 PM EST northwest winds of 20 to 25 MPH with gusts 30 to 40 MPH caused a tree to fall at the Mystery Valley Golf Club in Lithonia. The tree struck a United States Postal Service vehicle driven by a 36 year old male postal worker. The vehicle left the roadway and travelled down a hill before striking another tree. DeKalb County Fire Department officials believe the impact from the falling tree, which did not appear to be in good health, likely caused the postal worker's death.

Winter Weather in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Social Media

A report of .5 inches of snow in Warthen was received on social media.

Winter Storm in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Social Media

Several reports of 2 to 3 inches of snow were received from across Fannin County on social media, including in the Morganton and Blue Ridge areas.

Winter Storm in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Social Media

A report of 4.8 inches of snow was received on social media from the Ella Gap area.

Winter Storm in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Towns County Sheriff's Department reported 4 to 6 inches of snow across eastern portions of the county.

Winter Storm in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Social Media

A report of a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain in the Afton area was received on social media. A report of an inch of snow was received on social media in Dawsonville.

Winter Storm in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer reported 2 inches of snow 1 mile north northwest of Jasper. A report of 2.5 inches of snow was received from the Carns Mill area on social media.

Winter Storm in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several reports of 2 inches of snow were received from the White County Emergency Manager, a COOP observer, a CoCoRaHS observer, and on social media, in the Cleveland, Sautee and Helen areas. Trace amounts of sleet and freezing rain were also reported.

Winter Storm in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Banks County Emergency Manager reported a quarter to a half of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain from Homer to Alto. One to three inches of snow was also reported in this area by the time the wintry weather ended.

Winter Storm in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Social Media

A report of 3 inches of snow was received on social media north of Orange.

Winter Storm in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Social Media

A report of a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain was received on social media from the Coal Mountain area. An additional one inch of snow was reported in this same area.

Winter Weather in UNION, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public reported 1.3 inches of snow north of Blairsville.

Winter Weather in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Social Media

Reports of an inch to an inch and a quarter of snow were received on social media around Buckhorn Tavern and Lake Shore. The Lumpkin County Emergency Manager reported trace amounts of sleet and freezing rain in the Dahlonega and Garland areas.

Winter Weather in HALL, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Hall County Emergency Manager reported up to .10 inches of freezing rain in the Rabbitown and Gainesville areas with multiple traffic accidents due to icy roads. COOP and CoCoRaHS observers reported a half of an inch to one inch of snow in the Flowery Branch and Gainesville areas.

Winter Weather in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Jackson County Fire Department reported .75 inches of snow in the Holders area.

Winter Weather in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and CoCoRaHS observers reported .5 to .75 inches of snow in the Danielsville area.

Winter Weather in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-16 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Social Media

A report of .25 inches of snow in the Woodland Hills area was received on social media.