Over the last week, meteorologists have been preparing Atlantans for the first snowfall of the year. As the snowflakes began to dust the streets Friday morning, school districts and businesses began announcing early dismissals.

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Snow in many areas of far North Georgia is already exceeding 2 to 3 inches, and snow totals could increase to more than 4 inches.

“So the snow is falling faster than it is melting,” Channel 2 meteorologist Brad Nitz said.

Projected snowfall amounts remain at 2 to 4 inches in metro Atlanta. In Kennesaw, snow is still under 1 inch, Channel 2 reported.

Want to track the weather? Take a look at the live cams throughout the metro area below.

MJQ in Atlanta

Chattahoochee River along Azalea Park

North Georgia

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Midtown tower

Airport north tower

Airport south tower

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