The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for much of the central and southern Georgia area. Here's what to expect.

A winter storm watch has been issued for parts of metro Atlanta for Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.

For us in north Georgia, we’ll be on the northern edge of the system and up to a couple of inches of snow will be possible. Here’s what to know ahead of Tuesday. Unlike the last winter storm that started during the morning hours, this system will pick up around midday Tuesday and continue into Tuesday night.

Then it goes back to being dry again.” To help you better understand the forecast and weather prediction models, here are some winter weather terms and what they mean, according to experts with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources: Winter Storm Watch: The National Weather Service issues this when conditions are favorable for a winter storm to begin within 48 hours.

A Winter Storm Watch in effect for parts of the First Coast from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service Jacksonville (NWS JAX) says mixed wintry precipitation is possible for the areas they've highlighted on the map.

A hard freeze warning has been issued for several South Georgia counties through 9 AM Monday. Other locations are under a cold weather advisory for wind chills in the teens and low 20s. Remember to protect pipes,