❄️ WINTER WEATHER WARNING – Dahlonega & Lumpkin County, GA ❄️ Issued: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Effective: 1:00 PM EST today through Monday afternoon Alert Type: Ice Storm Warning / Hazardous Winter Weather Conditions What’s Happening: Dangerous ice accumulation and freezing rain are expected in Dahlonega and throughout Lumpkin County starting early this afternoon. Significant icing could make travel treacherous to impossible, impact power lines, and cause downed trees. Roadways—including bridges and overpasses—may become slick quickly.
The North Georgia Astronomical Observatory is a night-sky observatory at the University of North Georgia that supports undergraduate education and provides free public astronomy programming. Open to the general public for walk-in telescope viewing on Wednesday - Friday from 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. (weather permitting). Daytime visits are available by request.
