The winter storm that knocked out power and brought plunging temperatures to other parts of the country moves into metro Atlanta and north Georgia this weekend, and state officials are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued a Winter Storm Warning for Metro Atlanta, which will go into effect beginning 7am Friday and end at 7am Saturday. Snow showers will begin as early as 7am,

The winter storm that Severe Weather Team 2 has been tracking all week is now making its way into north Georgia. Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz says the Winter Storm Warning has been adjusted to start at 5 a.