Northwest Georgia residents can expect another day of dry weather with a mix of sunshine and clouds, according to the National Weather Service. However, like yesterday, the sky may take on a hazy or milky appearance as northwesterly winds continue to carry wildfire smoke from Canada southeastward. While the smoke is expected to remain elevated, minimizing any impact on surface visibility, residents should be aware of the potential for hazy conditions. Low temperatures this morning ranged from the mid-50s to mid-60s. High temperatures today will reach the 80s, with slightly cooler temperatures expected in the mountain regions. Isolated to widely scattered showers and storms are predicted for far north Georgia this afternoon and early evening, primarily along and north of a line from Summerville to Jasper to Cleveland. While a disturbance currently moving across the Lower Mississippi River Valley might trigger some activity, forecasters believe conditions may not be ideal for widespread storm development. However, a storm or two could still produce gusty winds up to 40 mph. The forecast for today:Mostly sunny, with a high near 82 degrees. Calm winds will become west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59 degrees and calm wind. Looking ahead, dry weather and near-normal temperatures are expected to persist through midweek. A change in weather patterns is anticipated by Thursday and Friday, bringing scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms. Even more widespread rainfall and thunderstorms are likely next weekend as a cold front moves towards the Tennessee Valley, potentially increasing rainfall coverage across northwest Georgia.