Above-average temperatures will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this week, with the warmest weather expected on Thursday and Friday. Afternoon highs are forecast to reach the upper 60s and low 70s through midweek, then climb into the 70s by the end of the week, making it feel more like early spring than mid-February.

High pressure will keep conditions generally calm through Wednesday, though increasing moisture and clear nights could lead to areas of early morning fog, especially in low-lying locations. Clouds will gradually increase, and while a stray light shower is possible Wednesday, most locations should remain dry.

Rain chances rise late Thursday and into Friday as a stalled frontal boundary sets up across North Georgia. Friday currently looks like the best opportunity for more widespread rainfall, with a few isolated thunderstorms possible. No severe weather is expected at this time.

The strongest weather system is forecast to arrive late Saturday into early Sunday, bringing a better chance for thunderstorms across Northwest Georgia. A cold front will follow, with gusty northwest winds expected Sunday afternoon.

Behind the front, temperatures will drop sharply. By Monday, highs in Chattooga County are expected to fall back into the 40s and 50s, returning the region to more typical February conditions.