Chattooga County will enjoy sunny and mild weather for Veterans Day today, but a cold front will bring showers tonight followed by the coldest temperatures of the season so far this weekend.

The National Weather Service is forecasting sunshine and a high near 70 degrees today, providing favorable conditions for Veterans Day observances and outdoor activities. Winds will be light this morning before becoming westerly at 5 to 10 mph this afternoon, with gusts up to 15 mph.

Rain chances will increase this evening as a cold front approaches Northwest Georgia. Showers are likely tonight, mainly before 1 AM Thursday, with a 70 percent chance of precipitation. Temperatures will remain relatively mild overnight, with a low around 50 degrees.

Forecasters expect rainfall amounts generally ranging from one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch. Widespread flooding is not expected, and the threat of severe thunderstorms is low.

Tomorrow will bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 62 degrees, with northwest winds gusting up to 20 mph. Temperatures will fall to around 35 degrees Thursday night.

The biggest weather change arrives Friday and continues through the weekend, when a surge of colder air brings widespread frost and freezing conditions to North Georgia.

Friday will be sunny with a high near 53 degrees, followed by a low around 29 degrees Friday night. Saturday will also be sunny with a high near 53, before temperatures drop to around 29 degrees again Saturday night.

The National Weather Service says these will likely be the coldest temperatures of the season so far. Some locations in North Georgia may fall below 28 degrees, potentially bringing a damaging freeze that could kill sensitive vegetation.

Residents should prepare to protect outdoor plants, exposed plumbing and pets from the freezing temperatures. Gardeners and farmers should pay particular attention to the possibility of a damaging freeze.

Sunday will bring sunshine and a high near 58 degrees, with temperatures falling to around 34 Sunday night.

The new workweek begins with mostly sunny skies Monday, a 20 percent chance of showers and a high near 57 degrees. Tuesday is expected to be sunny with a high near 61.

While today’s Veterans Day weather will be comfortable for outdoor activities, residents should prepare for a significant drop in temperatures heading into the weekend.

Veterans Day
Sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.