Atlanta weathered its second winter storm of the season on Tuesday, seeing about an inch of snow across the metro.

The National Weather Service issues a Winter Storm Watch when there is potential for significant and hazardous winter weather to affect the area within 48 hours.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City expanded and upgraded the Metro Atlanta area into a Winter Storm *Warning* due to the snowfall creating hazardous travel conditions in Metro Atlanta, notably east of I-85 and south of I-20.

An extreme cold warning has been issued for Atlanta and North Georgia for Monday morning, as the wind chill is expected to be at or below zero degrees.

Temperatures in the city will feel like they are in the single digits on Monday as extremely cold weather moves into the region.

Atlanta expects light snow with a high near 31°F and brisk winds; conditions to improve with midweek sunshine.

ATLANTA - As a winter storm approaches, both the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the city of Atlanta are taking proactive measures to ensure public safety. GDOT crews have already been dispatched to brine interstates and other critical routes.

Winter weather advisories or winter storm warnings are in place for nine states across the U.S. as of early Tuesday morning, and up to nine inches of snow is forecast by the National Weather Service (NWS) in some parts of the country.

Enjoy the next couple of days, because temperatures across metro Atlanta will plunge into the teens starting Sunday night. What everyone wants to know, though, is whether the region will get another round of snow next week.

Metro Atlanta school districts have canceled in-person instruction on Tuesday ahead of predicted below-freezing temperatures and possible snow.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency, effective immediately, ahead of more potential winter weather. The State of Emergency runs through Tuesday, Jan. 28.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Weather Advisory for the Metro Atlanta area, and it will be in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.