ATLANTA — As rain falls on Monday and temperatures dip below freezing overnight, there is some concern for slick spots on the roads.
Because of that, all Georgia state offices will have a two-hour delay on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Gov. Brian Kemp issued the following statement:
“In consultation with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, my office is postponing the opening of all state offices for two hours on Tuesday, February 16th due to potential inclement weather. I encourage all school systems to monitor the situation closely and make decisions on any potential closures in coordination with their local emergency management officials.”
11Alive Chief Meteorologist said we don't expect any winter precipitation, but could see slick spots as temperatures drop. He said he doesn't expect it will be widespread.
Meanwhile, the Georgia Department of Transportation said it would begin to brine roadways in parts of metro Atlanta in preparation of potential "flash freezing."
GDOT crews will be treating interstates, state routes, bridges and overpasses with salt on the west side of the city, until 7 p.m., and again starting at 8 p.m. until 8 a.m. After that, GDOT said additional crews will continue brining, as needed. Drivers, meanwhile, are being asked to avoid unnecessary travel in these areas.