ATLANTA - Winter weather gripped North Georgia on Friday, leaving behind snow, ice, and treacherous road conditions. As temperatures continue to plummet overnight, freezing rain and refreeze on roads pose significant hazards heading into the weekend.

A significant winter storm marched across the South on Friday after producing snowy and icy weather in the Dallas Metroplex and the southern Plains on Thursday.

Storm Warning is in effect for almost all of north Georgia, including all of metro Atlanta, from 5 a.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday.

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:

Winter Storm brings snow, sleet, freezing rain to metro Atlanta As the day goes on metro Atlanta will see a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, reducing total snowfall but increasing icy conditions.

Snow and ice is expected in north Georgia and metro Atlanta by Friday morning with a quick changeover to rain and freezing rain for much of the day. Many schools and government offices have already closed ahead of the storm.

A powerful winter storm is moving into metro Atlanta and North Georgia on Friday, bringing snow, sleet, freezing rain, and hazardous road conditions.