Winter Weather

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City Notices

Winter Weather Update: Preparation and Safety Information:

1/31/26 - 4:30 PM Update:

An Extreme Cold Warning remains in place through Sunday morning.

Dangerously cold wind chills in the -15 to 5 degree range will occur, increasing the risk of cold related illnesses.

Wind gusts in the 25 to 40 mph range will continue through Sunday morning.

Untreated roadways may remain slick and snow covered in parts of east Georgia through Monday.

Snowfall will come to an end in eastern Georgia by 10 PM this evening.

IMPACTS:

Very cold temperatures and an extended period of (40 to 60 hours) of subfreezing will increase the risk of pipe bursts through Monday Morning.

Untreated roadways may remain slick and snow covered in portions of east central Georgia through Monday morning.

1/31/26 - 9:30 AM Update:

Extreme Cold Warning-The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning in effect from 7pm this evening to 1pm, Sunday, Feb. 1.

NWS Weather Forecast

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

1/31/26 - 5 AM Update:

The City is currently expected to receive between 0.5 and 2" of snow, but snowfall has been delayed due to the slower arrival of colder temperatures. Extremely cold wind chills are still expected later today and into Sunday.

1/30/26 - 2 PM Update:

The City is currently under a Winter Storm Warning, with a combination of heavy snow accumulations (1 to 4"), very cold temperatures, and strong gusty winds between Friday night and Saturday night, with most of the snowfall occurring between 4 AM and 4PM Saturday. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing through the weekend, warming above freezing around noon on Monday.

Public Works crews have been pretreating priority routes all week, focusing on known icing spots and major roads, including those serving hospitals and critical facilities. Crews will continue these efforts throughout the storm.

We ask residents to stay home to allow emergency responders and road crews to work safely and efficiently. To prevent freezing pipes, open sink-cabinet doors to let warm air in. Wrap exposed pipes and disconnect hoses.

Parks and Recreation has also prepared for the weather. All Saturday classes are postponed, but parks will reopen once conditions are determined to be safe.

Warming Centers will be open for anyone in need of a warm space:

City Hall Lobby: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Police Department HQ Lobby: Open 24 hours a day.

After-hours staffing is in place for Public Works and Public Safety teams to respond.

Winter Weather Dashboard

Visit the Emergency Operations Winter Dashboard for reports of trees down, road closures, and more.

Weather Alerts

Visit the National Weather Service's Sandy Springs page to view current weather warnings. You can also sign up for Sandy Springs Alerts through Everbridge to have National Weather Service alerts sent to you via telephone, text message or email.

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Winter Weather Storm Tips

Use electric space heaters with automatic shut-off switches.
Keep heat sources at least three feet away from furniture and drapes.
Insulate your home and ensure doors and windows are sealed.
Check and install a working carbon monoxide detector.
Have backup heat sources like extra blankets, sleeping bags, or a wood-burning fireplace.
Check your antifreeze, brakes, heater, tires, and wipers.
Keep your gas tank at least half full.
Carry a Winter Car Emergency Kit with items like a portable phone charger, ice scraper, extra blanket, sand for traction, and jumper cables.
Use generators outdoors and at least 20 feet from doors, windows, or vents to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Allow pipes to drip or insulate them to prevent freezing.
Locate your water shut-off valve in case of a burst pipe.
Keep pets indoors and check on elderly or disabled relatives and neighbors.
Turn off sprinkler systems.

Important Links and Resources

NOTE: The City of Sandy Springs is not a utility provider. If you encounter a problem, please contact your providers directly with an outage.