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Your guide to January 2026 ice storm in and around Hall County
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More than an inch of ice, sleet and snow accumulated on Ridgewood Avenue on Jan. 25, 2026 in Gainesville. Photo by Bill Murphy
Winter Storm Fern has hit Hall County, bringing freezing rain and sleet. Follow our winter storm guide to get all the information you need before and after the storm.