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20 photos: Rare snowstorm befalls, beautifies intown Atlanta

Josh Green

Mon, 01/13/2025 – 08:11

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20 photos: Rare snowstorm befalls, beautifies intown Atlanta

Josh Green

Mon, 01/13/2025 – 08:11

Call it the antithesis of Snowpocalypse 2014.

While metro Atlanta certainly wasn’t without traffic snarls, power outages, and weather-induced vehicle crashes over the wintry weekend that was, the region seemed to have learned its lesson from a decade ago—and obliged orders to stay off the roads, when possible—as Winter Storm Cora dumped more white stuff than expected Friday.

The National Weather Service reported that 3 and ½ inches of snow draped areas around downtown Atlanta (our unofficial, tape-measure count was a bit higher). That was good for the deepest snow total the city has seen in seven years, dating back to January 2018.

The Eastside Trolley Trail as a slushy winter wonderland Saturday afternoon. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Droves of Atlantans called an early end to the workweek Friday to enjoy the snowy urban wonderland—and then kept the fun going throughout the weekend, even as sledding hills were depleted of slipperiness and the big melt began.

For posterity’s sake, find a quick tour of Atlanta draped in a rare significant snowfall—and how city dwellers made the most of it—in the gallery above.

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The Friday morning scene at Bessie Branham Park during an actually justifiable snow day for students across the region. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

An army of snow sculptures popped around Atlanta this past weekend, in the wake of Winter Storm Cora. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Idle seating at Piedmont Park on Saturday. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

The Eastside Trolley Trail as a slushy winter wonderland Saturday afternoon. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Cold temps and snow piles didn’t keep droves of Atlantans from exercising and socializing on the Beltline. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Snowy trees and a clear pathway on the Eastside Trail, as seen Saturday afternoon. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

A village of snow people greet Beltline passersby, enjoying rare low HOA fees in the area. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Eastside Trail snowscapes heading into Midtown. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Juxtaposition of white powder and modern architecture in the shadow of Fourth Ward Project. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Time for reflection Saturday afternoon at Historic Fourth Ward Park. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Pensive snow person enjoying the pond-side amphitheater view. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Longstanding sculptural artwork with a frosty addition along the Eastside Trail. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

The snow-clad new connection between the Beltline’s Northeast Trail and Piedmont Park’s main meadows. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Piedmont Park’s Boardwalk over Clear Creek through Midtown woods was enchanting with snow this weekend. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Icicles on the claws of Sceptre Brewing Arts’ mascot werewolf in the Oakhurst Village on Saturday night. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Sceptre’s barrel fire was a warming respite near the snow-packed outdoor deck. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

A rather risqué snow-woman somewhere in Kirkwood. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Dapper snowman as temps dipped below freezing Saturday night. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Some Oakhurst streets were not just hushed by snowfall but still eerily dark on Saturday night during power outages, save the houses with generators humming. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Piedmont Park’s inactive Active Oval on Saturday afternoon. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

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Quick tour on foot and two wheels through an ATL winter wonderland

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