Snow in Georgia: Fun or a Disaster?

Ukrainian on Jan 10, 2011

Tags: freezing rain, Georgia, National Weather Service, road accident, sleet, snow, snow pictures, Ukrainian, we will meet in the heaven, Weather Alert, Winter Storm

Sunday, January 9th, 2011. Severe weather alert for Atlanta, Ga.

The warning board “Winter storm from 7pm today through 7 pm Monday” on the highway I-285, my way from North Atlanta to South Atlanta today looked odd and alerting. Nature made slight correction to this weather alert – it began raining at 6.30. Heavy rain drops got frozen into ice sleet before hitting the ground. Estimated two or three inches of snow turned out to be a freezing rain, which even more dangerous for driving.

My husband had to drive to work to Alabama this afternoon to avoid driving there on Monday morning. After getting to his destination safely, he gave me a call from Alabama. And guess what he told me!

- Honey, you might need to go to hotel tonight… – he began.

- What??? – I interrupted him. – But why???

- If an ice covered tree falls on power lines, and then… then…

- Then what?!

- Power will be out, – finally he finished his thought, – and house will be cold.

- Oh-o-o-o-o… – I sighed digesting his words.

Snow in Georgia is not a fun, but a state of emergency: colleges, schools and most businesses are closed. A coming snow storm makes many running to the store to renew food supply. There is no excitement and anticipation of snow activities and fun, but just a fear of bad traffic conditions or being stuck in the house without food, electricity, etc. Though I might be wrong: kids are happy to miss school and play with snow if we eventually get those inches of snow promised by The National Weather Service.

The streets of my neighborhood are covered with sleet, which makes it difficult to walk, let alone driving. Look at this mail-box with tiny icicles. Isn’t it cute?

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webseowriters on Jan 10, 2011
A nice post
Profit Buzz on Jan 10, 2011
you are not enjoying the snow I see, I hope the sun would be out soon to melt the snow
emma90 on Jan 10, 2011
nice share
Pete Macinta on Jan 10, 2011
Interesting.
The Soul Explorer on Jan 10, 2011
I want to experience the snow.
Sourav on Jan 11, 2011
Nice share.
akalinik on Jan 11, 2011

I like it.
lonelyplanet on Jan 11, 2011
A good share with images.
Ruby Hawk on Jan 11, 2011
It is a real mess. Heavy trucks and cars have slid off the highways or are stuck. Several entrances are closed to 75 while the crew scrapes and salts. It won’t do any good at all. light sleet is falling now and will freeze solid tonight. It will be below freezing until Friday at least. We are not going anywhere.
Ukrainian on Jan 11, 2011
You are right Ruby. It’s not that bad here in South Atlanta; sleet and snow are melting slowly, but anyway it’s still dangerous to drive.
AlexiaJ on Jan 11, 2011
I love snow! In Ukraine there’s a lot of it every year and it’s great there are lots of snow in the US too.It’s just a little bit dangerous.
Freethinking on Jan 12, 2011
Now the storm from the south has moved up our way to the snowy northeaster United States. It has been snowing at my house since 7 PM last night and it is still coming down. We laugh at 2 or 3 inches, but get a little more concerned when they report 1 to 2 feet.
s j tubrazy on Jan 12, 2011
A good share with images
tankermone on Jan 13, 2011
Snow, snow everywhere, and not all that much fun for those who work! Be careful, and be ready! Great post!
Geny on Jan 14, 2011
Good article ,thanks
Geny on Jan 14, 2011
Good article ,thanks…
LadyElena on Jan 14, 2011
Its certainly fun for kids…
Never mind, it will soon be spring, then summer.
CA Johnson on Jan 16, 2011
This is very good. I dont mind the snow as long as I dont have to shovel it.
john smither on Jan 17, 2011
Good article on your experiences with the weather. Snow is very seldom seen in this region although in other parts of the world I have experienced plenty in the past.
ggoksel23 on Jan 17, 2011
i like winter and love snow, but prefer to enjoy it while its in bearable limits
LOVELYHONEY on Jan 20, 2011
well i must say gr88

but i had a friend whom i met here
he was from Georgia
i wish him well
his name he forgot to tell
BRENDAKSHELTON on Jan 22, 2011
Well written
magicdarts on Jan 24, 2011
that is some serious snow – hope things have improved by now
Geny on Jan 24, 2011
good article , thanks..
djbtol on Jan 27, 2011
Yes, I would say more of a disaster. I was in Atlanta the week after the big storm and talked to different people who had missed 3 days of work.
Edsss on Feb 22, 2011
very well-written.
adicodrean1967 on Mar 24, 2011
great post
culprit pontiff on May 21, 2011
Snow isn’t lovely at all… it disables some activity..
but as a child,,we enjoy snow..after the hail storm…
neopisiva on Jun 6, 2011
There is rarely snow here in Portugal…well,there is,but only up north.In the southern part, it is never minus degrees in winter time.:)
Do you envy me? lol
Ukrainian on Jun 6, 2011
to neopisiva:

I don\’t envy you, bcz show in Georgia might be as rare as you have in Portugal.

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