Northwest Georgia can expect a stretch of pleasant weather before a cold front brings rain to the northern part of the state on Wednesday evening. Satellite images indicate clear skies across much of Georgia as a high-pressure system settles in, bringing rising temperatures. The National Weather Service reports that the high-pressure ridge, currently centered over Louisiana, will extend into Georgia by Wednesday morning, ensuring sunny conditions. Today’s highs are forecast to range from the mid-60s to the mid-70s, climbing into the 70s, nearing 80, on Wednesday. Tonight’s lows will dip into the 40s, with some areas in the Northeast Georgia mountains potentially reaching the upper 30s. However, the clear skies won’t last. The high-pressure ridge is predicted to weaken on Wednesday afternoon as a cold front descends from Kentucky in the evening. This front will bring a 40-50% chance of rain to North Georgia, fueled by a trough shifting southeast from the central plains. While the potential for thunderstorms is low, rainfall totals are expected to be around 0.25 inches over a 24-hour period. The good news is that high pressure will return after the front passes, leading to above-normal temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s and overnight lows in the 40s. This comfortable weather is expected to last through early next week.