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Up to 2 inches of snow possible in north Georgia mountains

Vehicles drive south on a snow-and-ice covered Interstate 575, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. The National Weather Service said the greatest threat of a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow early Tuesday was generally north of Atlanta. Parts of the north Georgia mountains were under a winter storm warning, where forecasters said snow and sleet accumulations of up to 3 inches were possible. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Vehicles drive south on a snow-and-ice covered Interstate 575, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. The National Weather Service said the greatest threat of a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow early Tuesday was generally north of Atlanta. Parts of the north Georgia mountains were under a winter storm warning, where forecasters said snow and sleet accumulations of up to 3 inches were possible. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

By Associated Press February 8, 2016 1 min read

ATLANTA (AP) – Forecasters say up to 2 inches of snow could fall across a large part of the north Georgia mountains.

The National Weather Service has placed eight counties under a winter weather advisory through Tuesday evening. The area includes Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Dawson, Lumpkin and White counties.

The weather service is forecasting 1 to 2 inches of snow in the region, with isolated higher amounts possible at elevations above 2,500 feet. Forecasters say that some black ice will also be possible.