The Winter Storm Watch from the National Weather Service was expanded Thursday to include the Atlanta metro area. See which counties are impacted.

The National Weather Service has added metro Atlanta and parts of central Georgia into the winter storm watch, with "significant icing" expected this weekend. Why it matters: Winter storm Fern is expected to produce snow,

When a potentially catastrophic winter storm is predicted, Meals on Wheels Atlanta put their emergency protocols into effect to make sure the seniors they serve have food.

As a winter storm draws closer to Atlanta, some flights for Friday and Saturday have already been cancelled. More are expected through the weekend.

Half the U.S. population will likely see some effect from the sprawling storm that will move across the country this weekend, meteorologists said.

Data: Global Forecast System; Map: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Metro Atlanta, north Georgia and much of the southeast are bracing for a massive winter storm that will move into the region as early as Saturday.

A massive winter storm is barreling toward the eastern U.S., threatening to bring severe ice and snow from Texas to Boston.

High-resolution data is starting to filter in, and the National Weather Service may expand the Winter Storm Watch into the heart of the Atlanta area later today.

Closures include Atlanta Botanical Garden; cancellations include shows at Fox Theatre, Variety Playhouse and Masquerade.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency Thursday ahead of a winter storm that is expected to impact the Peach State this weekend.

Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.