ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A significant winter storm is heading toward Metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend, bringing snow accumulations and dangerously cold wind chills that will make travel treacherous and outdoor activities risky.

Extreme cold and snow are in the forecast for metro Atlanta this weekend.

ATLANTA — A significant cold snap will take over as arctic air plunges across north Georgia this weekend. We're issuing a Weather Impact Alert for prolonged sub-freezing temperatures, as well as the possibility for accumulating snowfall on Saturday.

The forecast predicts varied weather in Atlanta, with possible snow showers and fluctuating temperatures including chilly lows and a warming trend into the following week.

We are looking toward the weekend, when snow starts to fall across north Georgia.

Are we actually going to see snow this weekend? That’s the big question as the FOX 5 Storm Team tracks a winter weather system moving into Georgia.