A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this Monday morning as a blast of Arctic air sends temperatures plunging into the teens, with wind chill values in the single digits in some locations. The coldest readings are expected in low-lying and rural areas, where residents may feel the harshest impacts during the early morning hours.

Temperatures in our area as of 5 AM:

• Summerville – 18
• Armuchee – 19
• LaFayette – 17
• Mentone – 11
• Gaylesville – 16

Despite the frigid start, conditions will improve quickly. High pressure settling over the region will bring clear skies and sunshine, allowing temperatures to rebound into the upper 30s to near 40 degrees later today. Winds will gradually ease, reducing the dangerous “feels-like” temperatures by midday.

Cold conditions return tonight, with overnight lows falling back into the 20s across Northwest Georgia. Tuesday will remain dry, continuing a gradual warming trend as daytime highs edge upward.

By midweek, a noticeable shift in the weather pattern arrives. Southwest winds on Wednesday will usher in warmer air, pushing afternoon highs into the 50s and even low 60s across Chattooga County and surrounding areas. While clouds will increase, rain is unlikely during the day.

The most impactful weather of the week is expected Thursday, when a stronger system approaches from the west. Forecast confidence continues to grow for rain developing across Northwest Georgia, with rainfall totals currently projected between one-quarter and one-half inch. Temperatures ahead of the system will surge, making Thursday the warmest day of the week, with some locations possibly nearing 70 degrees—an unusually warm December day for the region. While thunderstorms are being monitored, severe weather is not currently expected.

Behind the system, cooler air returns for Friday and Saturday, but not to extreme levels. Highs should settle back into the 50s to low 60s, near seasonal norms. Another potential rain system may arrive Sunday, though forecast confidence remains low.

Looking ahead to next week, long-range guidance suggests warmer-than-average temperatures may once again build across Northwest Georgia as high pressure strengthens over the eastern United States.