With cold air in place across the southeastern U.S., a deep upper-level trough and associated surface low brought an extended period of moderate to heavy snow across parts of north Georgia beginning the morning of December 8th and continuing through the early morning of December 9th. The snowfall spread south and east overnight on the 8th into the morning of the 9th bringing light to moderate snowfall amounts to the remainder of north Georgia and portions of central Georgia. From the Atlanta metropolitan area northward and westward, many roads became impassable for several hours to over 2 days. Numerous trees and power lines were damaged or downed by the weight of the heavy, wet snow with many customers without electricity for hours if not days.

Winter Storm in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between a trace and 3 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS observers included .4 inches near Woolsey, 1 inch in Peachtree City, 1.5 inches in Fayetteville and 2.5 inches in Tyrone.

Winter Storm in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Between 1 and 3 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS and COOP observers included 1.4 inches Jonesboro and 1.7 inches in Morrow. The official measurement by the contract observers at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was 2.3 inches.

Winter Storm in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 17:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 2 and 6 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS observers included 2 to 2.5 inches around Dacula and 5 inches in Duluth.

Winter Storm in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 1 and 3 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS observers included 2.4 inches around Auburn.

Winter Storm in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 19:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 2 and 5 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from COOP and CoCoRaHS observers included 2.5 inches in Alto and 4.5 inches in Baldwin.

Winter Storm in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 14:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 3 and 8 inches of snow were estimated across the county. The Fulton County Emergency Manager reported 7 inches in Milton.

Winter Storm in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 4 and 10 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS observers and trained spotters include 4.5 inches near Flowery Branch, 4.5 to 6 inches around Cumming, 6 inches near Chestatee and 9 inches on Coal Mountain.

Winter Weather in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 00:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between .5 and 1.5inches of snow were estimated across the county. The Columbus Airport Fire Station #2 reported 1 inch of snow.

Winter Weather in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 00:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between .5 and 1.5 inches of snow was estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS and COOP observers included .7 inches in West Point, 1 inch southeast of LaGrange and 1.5 inches east of LaGrange.

Winter Weather in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 00:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between .5 and 2 inches of snow was estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS and COOP observers included a trace east of McDonough and 1.7 inches northeast of Ellenwood.

Winter Weather in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 02:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between .5 and 2 inches of snow was estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS observers included 1 inch southwest of Loganville.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 02:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between .5 and 2 inches of snow was estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS observers included 1 inch near Pendergrass and 1.7 inches near Braselton.

Winter Weather in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 1 inch of snow was estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS and COOP observers included .3 inches near Danielsville and .5 inches near Commerce.

Winter Weather in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated less than 1 inch of snow fell in Harris County.

Winter Weather in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated up to 1 inch of snow fell in Meriwether County.

Winter Weather in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated less than 1 inch of snow fell in Pike County.

Winter Weather in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated less than 1 inch of snow fell in Lamar County.

Winter Weather in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated less than 1 inch of snow fell in Spalding County.

Winter Weather in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated less than 1 inch of snow fell in Butts County.

Winter Weather in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated less than 1 inch of snow fell in Newton County.

Winter Weather in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated less than 1 inch of snow fell in Oconee County.

Winter Weather in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated less than 1 inch of snow fell in Clarke County.

Winter Weather in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated up to 1 inch of snow fell in Rockdale County.

Winter Weather in DADE, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated that around 1 inch of snow fell in Dade County.

Winter Storm in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Between 1 and 2 inches of snow were estimated across the northern portion of the county with 3 to 4 inches estimated across the south. An amateur radio operator measured 3.5 inches in Villanow.

Winter Weather in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 1 and 2 inches of snow were estimated across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 1.7 inches southwest of Ringgold.

Winter Storm in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 3 and 4 inches of snow were estimated across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 3.5 inches northeast of Summerville.

Winter Storm in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 5 and 8 inches of snow were estimated across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 7 inches near Cave Spring and a report of 7.3 inches in Lindale was received on social media.

Winter Storm in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 2 and 5 inches of snow were estimated across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 4.5 inches southeast of Dalton.

Winter Storm in POLK, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 5 and 9 inches of snow were estimated across the county. CoCoRaHS observers measured 8 and 8.2 inches in the Cedartown area.

Winter Storm in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 4 and 10 inches of snow were estimated across the county. COOP observers measured 8.8 inches around Taylorsville and 9.5 inches near Adairsville. A social media report of 8 inches was received from Emerson with a public report of 4 inches in Euharlee.

Winter Storm in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated between 4 and 7 inches of snow fell in Gordon County.

Winter Storm in HALL, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 16:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 2 and 5 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS and COOP observers include 2.5 to 3.5 inches near Flowery Branch and 4 inches near Gainesville.

Winter Storm in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Between 4 and 7 inches of snow were estimated across the county. The public reported 4 inches in Eton.

Winter Storm in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 4 and 11 inches of snow were estimated across the county. CoCoRaHS observers reported 9 inches near Blue Ridge and 11 inches near Morganton. The Fannin County Emergency Manager reported 6 inches in Blue Ridge and a COOP observer reported 4 inches Suches.

Winter Storm in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Between 3 and 7 inches of snow were estimated across the county. A mixture of public and social media accounts and the broadcast media reported 3 inches in Ellijay, 4.5 inches near Talonia, 6 inches near Blaine and 6.8 inches near East Ellijay.

Winter Storm in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 3 and 7 inches of snow were estimated across the county. The Haralson County Emergency Manager reported 3 inches around Felton and a National Weather Service employee reported 7 inches near Tallapoosa.

Winter Storm in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 4 and 11 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS and COOP observers, National Weather Service employees and the public included 4.5 inches near Treasure Lake, 7 inches south of Carrollton, 8 inches north of Carrollton, 10.5 inches near Temple and 11 inches in Temple.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 4 and 9 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS observers and the Douglas County Emergency Manager 5 inches east of Douglasville, 8 inches south of Douglasville and 8 inches near Winston.

Winter Storm in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 6 and 13 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from COOP observers include 10 inches near Cross Roads and 11 inches northeast of Dallas.

Winter Storm in COBB, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 6 and 12 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS observers, the public and broadcast media include 8 and 10 inches in the Marietta area, 8.2 and 10.3 inches in Kennesaw, 8.5 inches in Sandy Springs, 10 inches in Sandy Plains, 10 inches in Smyrna, 11 inches in Mableton and 11.8 inches on Sweat Mountain.

Winter Storm in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 5 and 9 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from The Cherokee County Emergency manager, CoCoRaHS observers and the public 5 inches in Free Home and Bridgemill, 5 to 6 inches around Oak Grove, 5.5 inches in Waleska and Hickory Flat, 6.2 and 8.5 inches around Holly Springs, 6.2 inches in Ball Ground and 8.5 inches in Acworth.

Winter Storm in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 6 and 11 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from COOP and CoCoRaHS observers and the public include 7.6 inches near Nelson, 9 inches in Jasper and 10 and 11 inches around Talmadge.

Winter Storm in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 4 and 8 inches of snow were estimated across the county. The Dawson County Emergency Manager reported 6.5 inches near Sequoyah Lake.

Winter Storm in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 4 and 8 inches of snow were estimated across the county. CoCoRaHS observers and a trained spotter reported 5 inches west of Cleveland and near Auraria and 6.3 and 7 inches around Dahlonega.

Winter Storm in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 4 and 10 inches of snow were estimated across the county. The White County Emergency Manager, CoCoRaHS and COOP observers reported 4.2 and 4.5 inches around Helen, 5 to 7.1 inches around Cleveland, 5.5 inches around Sautee and 10 inches near Anna Ruby Falls.

Winter Storm in UNION, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 6 and 11 inches of snow were estimated across the county. A COOP observer and the public reported 10 and 10.2 inches around the Blairsville area.

Winter Storm in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 6 and 12 inches of snow were estimated across the county. A CoCoRaHS  observer reported 11 inches near Hiawassee.

Winter Storm in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated between 1 and 3 inches of snow fell in Heard County.

Winter Storm in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 1 and 4 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS and COOP observers and National Weather Service employees included 1 inch near Senoia, 2.5 inches north of Sharpsburg and 3.3 to 4 inches from Newnan to the Chattahoochee River across the northwest.

Winter Storm in SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 2 and 5 inches of snow were estimated across the southern half of Fulton County. Reports from CoCoRaHS observers included 4 inches near East Point and 4.3 inches near Palmetto.

Winter Storm in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-17 14:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Between 1 and 6 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS observers included 1.5 to 5.5 inches in Decatur and 3.5 to 5.5 inches in Tucker as well as 3.5 inches in Dunwoody and 4 inches along the Fulton County line in east Atlanta.