Cold weather can be incredibly fun, just not in Atlanta. (As I type, my fiance is directing a blow dryer toward a frozen pipe. Not fun.) Here’s a list of closings and cancellations I’ve heard about so far this weekend. If you hear about others, please let me know in the comments!

• Fernbank Science Center is closed this weekend. It will reopen Monday, Jan. 11.
• Zoo Atlanta is closed Jan. 9 and 10.
• Four Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System locations are closed Jan. 9: Alpharetta, Fairburn, Hapeville and Stewart-Lakewood. Twenty-eight other locations are open.
• Decatur’s Run With the Dogs 5K is postponed till Jan. 16. Read more.

OPEN

• Despite reports to the contrary, Snow Mountain is open today.
• Woodruff Arts Center is re-opened today.
• The Atlanta History Center is re-opened today.

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Jeff Crawford, of McDonough, played basketball with his sons, Jeff Jr. and Justin during a snow day in 2009. Crawford took the day off work because his kids were out of school. AJC file photo

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Rain or shine, the Seed and Feed Marching Abominable is in for a parade. This time, it was the (very damp) East Atlanta Strut on Saturday. AJC/Jamie Gumbrecht

UGH. I love rain like I love my alarm clock. It’s needed, it serves an important purpose, but does it have to do its thing right now?!

Indeed, our forecast for this weekend, and the next several days, is no fun at all. If you hear of an outdoor event delayed, canceled or postponed, or one that is still going on through the rain, let me know in the comments, on Twitter @insideaccess or via e-mail, jgumbrecht@ajc.com.

And remember, there are plenty of good indoor events this weekend, too, from museums and libraries to For Sisters Only to a lot of events and shows on the Weekend To-Do List.

CHANGED, CANCELED OR POSTPONED

• March of Dimes Bikers for Babies ride from Turner Field to Helen, Ga. is postponed till Nov. 8 because of weather.
• Splish Splash Doggie Bath at Piedmont Park is postponed still Sept. 26.
• Pints for Pets at …

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