Areas in the north Georgia mountains will see between 3-6 inches of snow with locally higher amounts possible farther north into the mountains. Snowfall totals of 1-2 inches will be common around I-20 with 0.1-0.25 inch of ice possible. The northern suburbs in metro Atlanta will see between 2-3 inches of snow.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for much of the northern Georgia area, including Atlanta. Here's what to expect.

Jan. 8, 1 p.m. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is actively preparing and coordinating brine operations and staffing plans to respond to the pending threat of icy conditions and snow accumulation this weekend.