Does It Snow in Southern Georgia? Yes—In the Mountains

Yes, it snows in the southern part of Georgia—but only in the higher elevations of the North Georgia Mountains and Appalachian foothills. The coastal plain and southern lowlands (e.g., Valdosta, Albany, Savannah) rarely see snow; some winters pass with none at all.

Where It Snows Regularly

• Blue Ridge Mountains (Fannin, Union, Towns, Rabun counties): Elevations 2,000–4,700 ft. Towns like Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Hiawassee, Clayton, Sky Valley average 4–12+ inches/year.
• Appalachian Foothills (Pickens, Gilmer, Dawson, Lumpkin counties): Elevations 1,200–2,000 ft. Ellijay, Jasper, Dahlonega get light snow most years.
• Metro Atlanta Northern Suburbs (Cherokee, Forsyth, Hall counties): 1,000–1,500 ft. Occasional dustings to 1–2 inches; major storms (1993, 2011, 2014) brought 6–10+ inches.

When & How Much

• Season: Primarily December–February; rare in November or March.
• Events: Typically 1–3 measurable snow events per winter in the mountains; 0–1 in foothills/Atlanta.
• Accumulation: Highly elevation-dependent. A 500-ft rise can mean rain vs. 3 inches of snow.

Why Not the Deep South?

South Georgia (below the Fall Line) is in the humid subtropical zone (Cfa). Winter temperatures average 40s–60s°F; cold air masses are shallow and moisture-starved by the time they arrive. Snow requires a rare collision of deep Gulf moisture + Arctic cold + upper-level dynamics.

Bottom line: For snow in Georgia, go north and up. The state's "southern part" (geographically) is the mountains.