A cold front moving through Northwest Georgia today will bring a significant drop in temperatures, with freezing conditions possible across the region this weekend.

Early Thursday morning temperatures in Summerville were around 54 degrees. Scattered showers are possible this morning and again during the afternoon, with a mixture of clouds and sunshine between showers. Afternoon temperatures should reach around 60 degrees before colder air begins settling into the region.

Tonight will turn considerably colder, with temperatures dropping into the mid-30s.

Friday will bring periods of clouds and sunshine but much cooler conditions, with afternoon highs only reaching around 50 degrees. Temperatures Friday night are expected to fall into the lower 30s.

The weekend will remain dry and chilly. Saturday’s high should reach the lower 50s, followed by another cold night. Temperatures are forecast to fall to around freezing Saturday night and early Sunday morning, with colder locations potentially dropping below 32 degrees.

Residents should take precautions to protect exposed plumbing, outdoor pets, sensitive plants and other items vulnerable to freezing temperatures. Those using supplemental heating equipment should also observe appropriate fire safety precautions.

High temperatures are expected to remain in the 50s through the weekend, with mostly sunny skies Saturday and Sunday. Dry weather is expected to continue into the beginning of next week.