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Carla Caldwell, Morning Edition Editor

Problem-causing winter weather could move into the Atlanta area late Monday night - with more expected Tuesday night and Wednesday. Officials say they will not be caught off guard.

Gov. Nathan Deal has scheduled a press conference for noon Monday to discuss preparations. The Georgia Department of Transportation has moved crews and equipment from south Georgia to the metro Atlanta area. There is also a new effort to enforce tractor trailer rules that require snow chains and that trucks avoid interstates within the city if not making a delivery, reports Atlanta Business Chronicle broadcast partner WXIA-TV.

Some schools systems have canceled afterschool activities for Monday. Click here to view closings.

A current weather model shows rain Monday, changing to a wintery mix overnight into Tuesday. Temperatures will be above freezing on Tuesday. Then comes the second punch Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning when rain is expected. Temperatures in the 20s are forecast. Ice is expected. Deal is, in addition to working with roads officials, meeting with Georgia Power officials to discuss preparations. The Georgia National Guard has also received orders to be on standby.

Atlanta residents have Monday to prepare, says Atlanta Business Chronicle broadcast partner WXIA-TV.

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