A gloomy start across Northwest Georgia will give way to a much more comfortable weather pattern today as a front slowly pushes through the region.

Low clouds and a few isolated showers are possible early, but forecasters say drier air will move in behind the front by mid to late morning. Skies are expected to clear through the day, with rain chances dropping to near zero for both today and Wednesday.

The biggest change will be the feel of the air. Breezy northwest winds, lower humidity and cooler temperatures will make today feel noticeably different from the recent stretch of muggy summer weather. Highs across North Georgia are expected to reach only the lower 80s, with overnight lows falling into the upper 50s and lower 60s.

Mostly sunny skies and light winds are expected Wednesday, with highs returning to the mid and upper 80s.

By Thursday and Friday, afternoon showers and storms may return, though no strong signal for severe weather is expected at this time. Heat and humidity will build again heading into the weekend, with highs reaching the upper 80s and lower 90s.