Winter Storm — Wheeler, Georgia

2018-01-03 · Wheeler, Georgia

Event narrative

The Wheeler County Emergency Manager reported 2 to 3 inches of snow accumulation across southern portions of the county, mainly along and south of Bells Ferry Road. Only trace amounts of snow were reported across northern portions of the county.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system developed along the remains of an old cold front off of the east coast of central Florida during the evening of January 2nd. This low quickly moved north along the north Florida and Georgia coasts through the early morning hours and into the afternoon of January 3rd, bringing a rare winter storm to portions of east central Georgia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 733353. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.