Bartow schools closed today; no word as of 5:20 a.m. on Cartersville schools. Freezing rain advisory continues until 1 p.m. Overnight temperatures much warmer than forecast (35 at 5 a.m. in Cartersville). Updates all day

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Freezing rain advisory in effect from 6 this morning until 1 p.m.

-70% chance of rain, freezing rain today.

-Temperatures so far warmer than expected; 37 degrees at 5 a.m. vs. subfreezing forecast.

 

No issues so far on the morning commute.

 

Who's closed or delayed:

-Bartow, Gordon county schools.

-Delayed: Chattooga, Calhoun schools.

 

No word as of 5:20 a.m. on Cartersville schools.

 

Your forecast:

-Today: A chance of freezing rain before noon, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible.
-Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 9 p,m,. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
-Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Low of 24.
-Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 50, low of 30.

 

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