Roughly 40 million people from Texas to the Carolinas are under winter weather alerts, as a rare winter storm brings bone-chilling temperatures and potentially historic snowfall to cities unused to harsh cold weather.

ATLANTA - As a winter storm approaches, both the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the city of Atlanta are taking proactive measures to ensure public safety. GDOT crews have already been dispatched to brine interstates and other critical routes.

School districts across metro Atlanta and South Georgia have started announcing cancellations, delays and digital learning days after the previously issued winter weather watch was upgraded to a winter weather advisory.

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect on Tuesday into Wednesday morning for much of the Atlanta metro area and points south where light snowfall accumulations are possible, mainly south of 1-20. We're monitoring developments in weather conditions as they continue to develop in our area.

As freezing temperatures and winter weather approaches, Georgia prepares with emergency measures and resource mobilization.

ATLANTA - Winter weather gripped North Georgia on Friday, leaving behind snow, ice, and treacherous road conditions. As temperatures continued to plummet Saturday night, freezing rain and refreeze on roads posed significant hazards, closing out the weekend.

Atlanta is bracing for freezing conditions and icy roads as temperatures drop and wintry weather continues to affect the region. Here’s a simplified breakdown of what you need to know:

Storm Cora has continued to move east, resulting in hundreds of flight disruptions at major hubs including Atlanta and Charlotte.

Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency for all of Georgia over the next batch of incoming winter weather. Here's what we know.

Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency effective immediately in preparation for the freezing temperatures and winter weather expected to impact Georgia on Tuesday.

Jan. 20, 4:30 p.m. The National Weather Service has released its latest update on tomorrow’s winter storm. A winter storm warning is in effect from 10 a.m. on Tuesday to 7 a.m. on Wednesday across much of central Georgia with snow accumulation up to three inches.