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UPDATE: 'Black ice' still a danger tonight, Friday night
Liberty County schools move to virtual learning for Friday; Long County schools closed until Monday
NWS snow totals

“Black ice” is a concern tonight and Friday night throughout the area.

The combination of above-freezing temperatures and sunlight will lead to some melting today. There will continue to be cold temperatures tonight and Friday night; black ice is likely and there also could be a  Cold Weather Advisory.

Cold weather is expected through this weekend.

Most of the region received 2-4 inches of snow/sleet Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Some freezing rain occurred Tuesday night.

Partial melting will occur this afternoon and again Friday afternoon. Nighttime temps will fall to around 20 degrees. Any meltwater on untreated surfaces will refreeze.

Due to the impact of the winter storm weather, Liberty County Schools will continue with virtual learning through Friday, January 24. All Friday after school activities are cancelled for the day. All teachers, students and staff will return to school in person on Monday, January 27.

Long County Schools will remain closed Friday and will resume normal operations Monday.

Fort Stewart anticipates a delayed open at 11 a.m. Friday for soldiers and civilian workforce. Key and essential personnel will report at 10 a.m.

Due to continued icy conditions in the northern part of the Coastal Health District, the health departments in Liberty and Long counties and the Savannah District Office will remain closed on Friday, January 24. All locations plan to be open on Monday, January 27 at regularly scheduled times.

Anyone with an appointment previously scheduled during the closure will be contacted to reschedule. As with any weather emergency, these plans may change if conditions worsen or linger. Updates to these closures will be reported promptly.

Due to the ongoing winter storm and potentially hazardous road conditions, City of Hinesville garbage collection services will resume on Friday, January 24.

Wednesday and Thursday pickups will be collected on Friday, Jan 24.

Friday pickups will be collected on Saturday, Jan 25.

Black ice, especially on bridges and overpasses, will be hard to spot and dangerously slippery. Drive with extreme caution tonight and tomorrow morning. Public safety officials encouraging residents to stay at home unless driving is absolutely necessary. If you must drive, reduce your speed and leave extra room between you and other vehicles, avoid sudden movement, watch for black ice and do not use cruise control.

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