Sunny and calm weather will continue across north and central Georgia through Saturday, with temperatures quickly warming after a cool, frosty start Friday morning. High pressure will keep skies mostly clear while winds turn southerly, helping afternoon temperatures climb back into the 70s and even low 80s by Saturday — well above normal for mid-March.

The quiet weather won’t last long. Moisture will increase on Sunday as a strong cold front approaches the Southeast. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop late Sunday and continue into Monday. Some storms could become strong to severe as the front moves across the region, and forecasters are watching the setup closely over the next few days.

Behind the front, a blast of much colder air will settle across the Southeast. By Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, widespread freezing temperatures are expected, with lows dropping into the mid-20s to lower 30s across much of north and central Georgia. Frost and freeze conditions could impact early spring plants and gardens.

After the cold start, temperatures will gradually rebound through the rest of next week with dry and sunny conditions returning.