Multiple states had been issued winter storm watches from the National Weather Service as of early Wednesday morning.

The Commonwealth is in the icy grip of a January deep freeze with morning flurries, lingering clouds and a cold afternoon.

As North Georgia and metro Atlanta brace for snow later this week, the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Friday morning.

Before Sunday and Monday's snow has the chance to melt, the Weather Impact Team is tracking our next round of winter weather later this week.

While Thursday will just be cold, Friday will bring a combination of snow and ice that will create travel disruptions and possible power outages.

Latest news and live updates on the Pacific Palisades brush fire in California as evacuations and road closures are underway.