Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are starting Monday with a brief round of light rain as a fast-moving weather disturbance tracks through the region early this morning.

Forecasters expect the showers to be short-lived, with the steadiest rain favoring the pre-sunrise hours. Because the system is moving quickly and moisture is limited, rainfall totals should stay low — generally between 0.01 and 0.15 inches.

As the rain ends, a cold front will sweep through behind it, bringing a noticeable shift in conditions for the afternoon. Northwest winds will increase, and occasional gusts could reach 18 to 24 mph, helping push in drier air. Skies may remain mostly cloudy at times, but the overall trend will be toward clearing and cooler air settling in.

Temperatures today will run below average for early December, with the chill most noticeable across higher elevations and the broader Northwest Georgia region.

Tonight into Tuesday: Chilly Morning, Quiet Weather

By tonight, the atmosphere settles down. While patchy fog can’t be ruled out in a few spots due to lingering low-level moisture, widespread dense fog is not expected.

Tuesday morning will feel colder, with lows dropping into the upper 20s to lower 30s. Afternoon temperatures will rebound to around 50 degrees, and no rain is anticipated.

Midweek Outlook: Dry Stretch Tuesday Through Friday

The bigger headline for Northwest Georgia is the return of stable weather. After today’s early showers, seasonable temperatures and dry conditions are expected to dominate from Tuesday through Friday, making for a quiet stretch across Chattooga County and surrounding areas.

Looking ahead toward the weekend, colder air is expected to build in, but exactly how cold it gets remains uncertain — with guidance still showing a wide range of possible temperatures.