An unusual winter storm swept through the Deep South on Tuesday, bringing significant and even once-in-a-lifetime snowfall to unexpected areas.

The winter storm brought up to about 2 inches of snow over parts of north Georgia and areas south of Interstate 20. “There was a sharp cut off in accumulating snow basically right along and near I-85 with not much, as expected, over areas north and west of Atlanta,” Meteorologist Brian Monahan said.

Georgia is under a State of Emergency as a historic winter storm brings icy roads, and freezing temperatures. Metro Atlanta has faced 50+ hours below freezing, with temperatures set to drop further. One death has been reported,

As winter weather moves into metro Atlanta, here's a look at what businesses are altering hours or closing altogether. RELATED: Live updates | Snow, winter weather on the way to Georgia today Here's an ongoing list of closures and business hour changes across metro Atlanta to know about: Zoo Atlanta The zoo will be closed on Tuesday due to "unseasonably cold temperatures and the potential for winter weather.

Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day following the snow that fell across parts of the metro during the afternoon and into the evening hours on Tuesday.