ATLANTA – The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) has activated its second Level 2 winter weather response of the year. Based on a forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS), ATLDOT crews began treating Priority 1 and 2 roadways on Sunday, January 19, 2025, with brine to help mitigate hazardous driving conditions.

An ATLDOT Level 2 response occurs when temperatures fall between 32 and 25 degrees with light precipitation. Following forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS), ATLDOT deployed crews to treat priority roadways bridges, overpasses and routes to hospitals, police stations and fire stations. Bridges and overpasses are highest priority for treatment as they freeze faster than roads due to higher elevations.

The NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, to 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, for metro Atlanta. Snowfall amounts of one to three inches will be possible during the day Tuesday into the overnight hours.

ATLDOT operations will work continuously to ensure roadways are clear and passable.

Priority 1 Roads includes high volume roadways and arteries.
Priority 2 Roads includes collector roadways and school bus routes.
Priority 3 Roads includes local streets and cul-de-sacs.

Questions and/or concerns related to this winter weather event may be directed to: Atlanta Department of Transportation at: atldot@atlantaga.gov

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