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Georgia DOT warns drivers of black ice after Monday night dusting of snow

Temperatures are expected to warm above freezing into the 40s Tuesday.

ATLANTA — Snow flurries moved through parts of north Georgia Monday night as temperatures dipped below freezing once again.

By Tuesday morning the snowfall had stopped, leaving just a few icy patches on roads until temperatures began to warm up throughout the day.

For now, it looks as though the worst on the winter cold front that swept through the area over the weekend is behind us. Temperatures are expected to warm above freezing into the 40s, melting most ice and snow left behind. 

By nightfall, those temperatures can be expected to dip back into the low 30s across much of the area.

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6:00 a.m. | The Georgia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be mindful of black ice Tuesday morning.

5:30 a.m. | 11Alive viewers sent video of snowfall in parts of north Georgia, including right here in Atlanta, as temperatures dropped once again overnight.

5:21 a.m. | It was another cold night across north Georgia as temperatures fell to the upper 20s and lower 30s across the region. For today, expect a few icy patches to be possible on the road early.

11:20 p.m. | Northwest Georgia roads are slick and could have patches of ice for the morning commute.

Sleet, rain, and other wintry precipitation are making for icy roadways and it may impact drivers as the winter weather advisory persists.

Watch the forecast below:

10:55 p.m. | Clayton County has announced more water distribution sites for Tuesday morning. Residents across the county are struggling with a water outage. The county has issued a precautionary boil water advisory. 

Find a list of water distribution sites here.

10:20 p.m. | Flurries are starting to flutter down in midtown Atlanta. 

As below-freezing temperatures settle in, plumbers are reminding people to let their faucets drip. If pipes burst or flooding becomes an issue, metro Atlanta authorities stress that residents avoid calling 911 as their emergency systems have been overwhelmed with non-emergency calls.

Renters faced with flooding issues are advised to review their renter's insurance and follow these steps.

9:40 p.m. | A light wintry mix is moving through metro Atlanta counties, including Cobb and Gwinnett.

11Alive meteorologist Nicole Hartford is tracking the wintry weather system. Follow her on Twitter for more alerts and updates.

9:30 p.m. | An arctic blast busted pipes across metro Atlanta over Christmas weekend and Monday night's freezing temperatures are threatening to wreak havoc again.

Several counties are under a boil water advisory amid weak water pressure and leaky pipes. Clayton County and Forest Park have planned water distribution events amid water outages

RELATED: How Georgia renters can deal with burst pipes, next freeze

Warming centers have extended their hours this week in the wake of another freeze. To note, Atlanta has relocated its temporary shelter for women and children.

9:19 p.m. | Flurries fall in Rome, Georgia Monday night. 

9:15 p.m. | Ongoing snow showers have started to create hazardous driving conditions as temperatures drop below freezing. The NWS warns conditions will be particularly dangerous on elevated roadways, bridges and overpasses. Authorities advise people slow down and use caution while traveling.

9:10 p.m. | The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Cherokee, Floyd, Gordon, Pickens, White, Bartow, and Polk counties.

NWS says to expect light snow and slick roadways in northern Georgia. The advisory is expected to expire at 4 a.m. 

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