A Winter Storm Watch now covers the entire Atlanta metro area, moving in from the east.

Snow has been steadily falling in North Georgia and has made its way into metro Atlanta. You might even want to step outside and make a snow angel.

Snow totals will be highest in northeast Georgia, where 6"+ is possible in higher elevations. For Atlanta and the inner metro, 1 to 3 inches of snow is possible.

The FOX 5 Storm Team is warning residents to prepare for a "long duration event" starting Saturday that may last into Monday.

But Georgia’s groundhog, Gen. Beauregard Lee, says to temper your expectations for springlike weather. He saw his shadow Monday morning in Jackson, predicting six more weeks of winter. His more famous counterpart, Punxsutawney Phil, also predicted more winter ahead from rural Pennsylvania, The Associated Press reported.

Snow began falling in metro Atlanta on Saturday morning with the National Weather Service predicting that some parts of the region could see several inches of accumulation before it's through.

February’s full Snow Moon delivered a stunning nighttime show across Georgia, and our viewers were quick to capture it.

NEXT Weather Meteorologist Orelon Sidney breaks down Atlanta’s recent arctic blast, the weekend wind chills, and the pipe-bursting cold that swept the city. Get the latest on Georgia’s drought conditions,

The snow has ended, but the extreme cold remains and temps will get even lower thru the night. Wind chills will be near 0 by Sunday morning. Sunny and cold for Sunday with highs in the low to mid 30s,

Snow is winding down across metro Atlanta and north Georgia, leaving behind significant accumulation in some areas.