The National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City, Georgia say that quiet weather will continue across Northwest Georgia, with a notable shift anticipated as breezy westerly winds develops. Today, residents can expect stable weather as a weak surface high and westerly upper-level flow settle over the Southeast. Moisture from the Eastern Pacific is expected to bring some high-level cloud cover, which may slightly inhibit daytime temperatures; however, the forecast still predicts afternoon highs to hover around seasonal averages, with temperatures a degree or two warmer than initially anticipated.

As night falls, temperatures are expected to dip into the 20s. Looking ahead to Thursday, a shortwave trough is set to track through the Ohio Valley. Though no precipitation is expected from this weather feature in Georgia, it will likely lead to breezy conditions. The NWS suggests a 50% chance for wind gusts exceeding 30 mph along and north of Interstate 20, while gusts of 20 to 30 mph are anticipated for central Georgia. Due to these forecasts, a Wind Advisory may be issued for parts of northern Georgia.

As the week progresses, high pressure will continue to dominate the region, allowing temperatures to rise to seasonal or slightly above-normal levels, with highs expected to reach the 40s, 50s, and even 60s by week’s end. Residents should be prepared for gusty winds in the 15 to 20 mph range throughout the week. However, this pleasant weather is not expected to last. The NWS says that a system approaching the area will bring rain starting Saturday morning, tapering off by Sunday morning. Rainfall amounts are projected to range from 1 to 2 inches.

Following this system, temperatures will drop significantly, as we enter next week.  Forecasters are keeping a close eye on a system that is expected to bring precipitation to Northwest Georgia and conditions are indicating that it could be favorable for another round of winter weather January 21-22.