Residents across Chattooga County can look forward to another stretch of sunny skies, comfortable afternoon temperatures and cool nights as dry weather continues through the weekend and into next week.

The National Weather Service forecast calls for sunshine today, Friday, October 23, with a high near 74 degrees. North winds around 5 miles per hour will shift to the southeast during the afternoon. Clear skies are expected tonight, with temperatures dropping to around 45 degrees.

Saturday will bring more sunshine, with a high near 72 degrees. Clear skies will continue Saturday night, with a low around 43.

Sunday will be sunny with a high near 71 degrees, followed by another clear and cool night with temperatures falling into the lower 40s.

The pleasant fall weather pattern will continue into the new workweek. Monday will be sunny with a high near 72, while Tuesday will warm slightly to around 75 degrees. Mostly sunny skies and afternoon highs in the lower to middle 70s are expected Wednesday and Thursday.

Overnight temperatures will generally remain in the lower to middle 40s throughout the forecast period.

No rainfall is included in the forecast through Thursday, making for an extended period of dry autumn weather across Northwest Georgia.