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Melissa Nord

Atlanta
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Emmy Winning Certified Broadcast Meteorologist | Atlanta Native | @georgiatech Grad | Proud To Geek Out | Opinions are my own
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February heat breaks Atlanta climate record for second day in a row

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By Melissa Nord
| WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA)
ATLANTA — For the second day in a row, Atlanta has set a new record temperature. Friday's temperature in Atlanta reached 79 degrees at 1 p.m., breaking the previous daily high of 78 degrees set 40 years ago on February 20, 1986. With several more hours of daylight left, it's possible the temperature will climb higher. One of Atlanta's oldest remaining high-temperature records was broken Thursday, after the capital of the Peach State soared 20 degrees above average.
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List | Snow totals in north Georgia Saturday

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By Melissa Nord
| WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA)
Parts of the area had 4" or more, while others just had flurries. ATLANTA — A Winter Storm brought snow to north Georgia, with the highest amounts in east and northeast Georgia. Here's a list of snow totals, compiled by the National Weather Service:
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Saturday's 'powdery' in Georgia is not typical for the south

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By Melissa Nord
| WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA)
With colder air, the texture of the snow will be different from the norm. ATLANTA — As the snow falls through Saturday morning, you may notice it's not our typical southern snow. That's because the snow texture and ratio will be different. Typically when it snow in Atlanta, it's right near or above freezing. We end up with 5 to 7 inches of snow for every 1 inch of water equivalency. When your temperature is around 30 degrees, you end up with a 10:1 ratio.
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