Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are experiencing some of the coldest temperatures of the fall season this weekend, with the National Weather Service issuing Freeze Warnings for both Saturday and Sunday mornings.

The temperature in Summerville was around 34 degrees early Saturday morning, with mostly clear skies. A Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9 AM today, with temperatures at or below freezing in parts of Northwest Georgia.

Despite the cold start, sunshine will return today, with an afternoon high near 54 degrees. North winds of 5 to 10 mph will keep conditions chilly, although dry weather is expected throughout the day.

Another Freeze Warning is in effect from 1 AM until 9 AM Sunday, when temperatures are expected to drop into the upper 20s around Summerville. Some locations across North Georgia may experience temperatures in the middle 20s.

Residents should continue protecting exposed water pipes, outdoor faucets, sensitive plants and pets. Freezing temperatures can damage unprotected plumbing and kill tender vegetation.

Sunday will bring widespread morning frost followed by sunshine and a high near 56 degrees. Sunday night will remain cold, with temperatures falling to around 31 degrees.

The beginning of the workweek will bring a gradual warming trend. Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 57 degrees, followed by sunshine and a high near 62 on Tuesday.

Temperatures will continue climbing through the middle of next week, with highs reaching the middle 60s Wednesday and upper 60s Thursday. The National Weather Service expects dry conditions to continue, with little chance of rainfall through the upcoming week.