Winter Weather — Clarke, Georgia

2020-02-08 · Clarke, Georgia

Event narrative

CoCoRaHS observers reported .7 inches of snow 5 miles southeast of Athens and 1 mile east-northeast of Whitehall.

Wider weather episode

A fast moving mid-level short wave swept through the region during the morning and early afternoon. With a fairly cold airmass in place over north Georgia and ample mid-level moisture, moderate to heavy snow quickly accumulated across a large portion of north Georgia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 876335. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.