As the weekend ends and next week begins, residents should prepare for a big drop in temperatures. A strong wave of freezing air will hit the area, bringing some of the coldest weather so far this season. Meteorologists are monitoring a weather pattern from Canada that will last into midweek. On Monday, highs are expected between the low 40s and low 50s, but the northeast portion of Georgia may only reach the mid-30s. The coldest temperatures will be on Tuesday morning with lows around 20 degrees in Northwest Georgia. Some areas in the northeast portion of the state could see temperatures in the teens. There is a small chance of flurries in mountainous regions, and as the week goes on, colder air will move east, leading to possible rain by Wednesday and Thursday. By midweek, temperatures may rise to the mid to upper 30s, mostly leading to rain, but some areas in north Georgia might see a wintry mix overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Meteorologists advise residents to watch for updates as weather patterns may change with a frontal system expected by next weekend. Stay warm be prepared for cold weather.