Today, residents of Northwest Georgia will see mostly cloudy skies throughout the day. Temperatures will drop to around 41°F by 5 PM, with winds shifting from southwest to northwest, potentially gusting up to 30 mph. Tonight, clouds will remain, with a low of around 25°F and northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. For Washington’s Birthday, a sunny day is expected with highs near 47°F and a gentle north wind. Monday night will have mostly clear skies with a low around 27°F.

On Tuesday, highs are forecasted near 53°F, but rain and snow showers are likely after 1 AM, with a 60% chance of precipitation and lows around 32°F. Wednesday brings a 70% chance of rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 1 PM, with highs around 44°F. Temperatures will drop to about 21°F Wednesday night. Thursday will have mostly sunny skies and highs near 38°F, followed by a clear evening. Friday will be sunny with highs near 45°F, while Saturday will see more sunshine and highs close to 49°F.

A cooler-than-average weather system will affect Georgia early in the week. Meteorologists are monitoring a storm system for possible snowfall, especially north of Interstate 20, while any significant snowfall is likely limited to the higher elevations. Another colder air push will come as the week progresses, with Thursday expected to be the coldest day.