The FOX 5 Storm Team is declaring Tuesday a Storm Alert Day for the threat of snow in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Snow and ice will spread through the South early this week, including near the Gulf Coast where wintry weather is rare. An extreme cold warning has been issued for parts of north Georgia until 12 p.m. Monday.

Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency effective immediately in preparation for the freezing temperatures and winter weather expected to impact Georgia on Tuesday.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for much of the central and southern Georgia area. Here's what to expect.