An unseasonably deep cold airmass was in place across the southeast region. An area of low pressure deepened near the Bahamas during the day as a vigorous upper level trough swept over the region from the west. The upper level lift, cold airmass, and strong low level winds created an area of freezing precipitation across the forecast area, with freezing rain up to 0.50 thick across NE FL and SE GA generally south of Waycross, with a historic snowfall from Homerville to Waycross to Jesup northward with amounts of 2-4 inches and up to 6 inches. Widespread power outages occurred due to frozen precipitation and numerous roads were closed.

Winter Storm in COFFEE, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-18 06:45:00 to 03-JAN-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

At 6:45 am, the broadcast media reported sleet and freezing rain in Broxton. At 7:19 am, the media reported sleet and freezing rain in Douglas. At 8 am, the public reported snow in Douglas. At 11:20 am, broadcast media reported 2 inches of snow accumulation 6 miles west of Douglas along Sinkhole Road. At 12:12 pm, the public reported 1.5 inches of snow accumulation about 6 miles south of Douglas. At 12:40 pm, the broadcast media reported 3.5 inches of snow accumulation in Broxton. At 1 pm, 2.5 inches of snow accumulation was reported by the public along Highway 32 WSW of the city of Alachua.

Winter Storm in COASTAL GLYNN, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-18 04:58:00 to 03-JAN-18 13:17:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At 4:58 am, a trained spotter reported freezing rain on a vehicle along Interstate 95 in Brunswick, about 3 miles NNE of Dock Junction. At 6:15 am, law enforcement reported freezing rain in Brunswick, with ice on bridges. At 7:42 am, law enforcement reported freezing rain about 5 miles NNW of Dock Junction with multiple vehicle crashes due to ice accumulation. Bridge closures were ongoing at the time of this report. At 11 am, a HAM radio operator reported heavy ice accumulation from freezing rain on Saint Simons Island that accumulated on trees and power lines, which caused widespread power outages. At 12:40 pm, the media reported freezing rain accumulation of 0.12 inches on trees along with power outages and tree limbs down on St. Simons Island. At 1:17 pm, the emergency manager reported freezing rainfall accumulation of 0.50 inches in Brunswick with many downed trees and power outages. The county reported over 15 car accidents related to the winter weather and icy roads, but no fatalities. There were over 23,000 customers without power around 1 pm.

Winter Storm in JEFF DAVIS, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Based on nearby observations, freezing rain started during the pre-dawn hours. Between 8 am and 10 am, snowfall begin. At 10:35 am, the public measured 1.8 inches of snow accumulation in Denton.

Winter Storm in CHARLTON, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-18 07:33:00 to 03-JAN-18 12:52:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

At 7:33 am, the Georgia Dept. of Transportation reported ice on State Road 4 near Folkston. At 12:52 pm, the public reported freezing rain with ice accumulation of 0.50 inches about 3 miles ENE of Folkston.

Winter Storm in PIERCE, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-18 07:40:00 to 03-JAN-18 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

At 7:40 am, broadcast media reported freezing rain with ice accumulation on bridges and overpasses along Highway 84 from Blackshear to Waycross. The highway was closed due to icing. At 1:55 pm, the emergency manager reported snow accumulation of 2 inches in Patterson.

Winter Storm in BACON, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Observations across the area indicated the start of freezing rainfall and ice accumulations before dawn. Between 8 am and 10 am, snow began. At 10:30 am, the public reported about 3 inches of snow accumulation on the ground. At 12:48 pm, the media reported 2.5 inches of snowfall accumulation in Alma. At 4 pm, the airport manager at Alma Regional Airport estimated 3 inches of snowfall on the ground. The emergency manager reported a widespread snow of 2-4 inches across the entire county with some remote areas with up to 6 inches of accumulation. Roads were closed early in the day due to icing, as of 3 pm, all roads were opened once again with only some icing on roads due to shading.

Winter Storm in INLAND CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-18 08:00:00 to 03-JAN-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Icy occurred to vegetation in Woodbine.

Winter Storm in APPLING, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-18 12:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Observations from across SE Georgia indicated sleet started before dawn. Sleet changed over to snow generally between 8 am and 10 am, then all snow through noon. At 12:48 pm, the public about 1 mile north of Baxley reported 3 inches of snow accumulation.

Winter Storm in BRANTLEY, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-18 06:10:00 to 03-JAN-18 12:56:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At 6:10 am, the Georgia Dept. of Transportation reported freezing rain in Hoboken, with ice accumulation starting on State Roads 15 and 23, just north of Hoboken and Nahunta. At 10:15 am, the public reported freezing rain (ice) accumulation of 0.20 inches about 4 miles NNW of Waynesville. At 11:14 am, a HAM Radio operator reported freezing rain accumulation on trees along Browntown Road between State Highways 82 and 32. At 11:46 am, a HAM Radio operator reported heavy snow on Browntown Road between State Highways 82 and 32. At 12:56 pm, the emergency manager reported a mix of snow and sleet with accumulation of 0.2 inches in Waynesville. At 12:56 pm, a HAM radio operator reported snow accumulation of 0.5 inches in Hortense.

Winter Storm in WARE, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-18 06:54:00 to 03-JAN-18 13:11:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

At 6:54 am, the broadcast media reported a thin layer of ice from freezing rain at Folks Park in Waycross. At 10:10 am, the media reported heavy snow west of Waycross along Highway 82. At 10:25 am, the media reported freezing rain with accumulations of 0.25 inches on elevated surface in downtown Waycross. At 10:30 am, the emergency manager reported 0.8 inches of snow accumulation in Waycross. At 10:45 am, the public reported a light dusting of snow in Manor. At 1:11 pm, the media reported 3 inches of snow accumulation in Dixie Union.