When Will It Finally Feel Like Fall In Chattooga County?

With temperatures still reaching the 90s in the middle of September, plenty of people around Chattooga County may be asking the same question: When is it finally going to feel like fall?

The short answer is — probably not just yet.

The forecast keeps afternoon temperatures around 90 degrees or higher through much of this week, and there is not yet a strong indication of a sustained cool-down.

That doesn’t mean a cold front couldn’t bring a couple of cooler mornings along the way. September in Northwest Georgia can quickly swing between summer-like heat and brief hints of fall.

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Above-Average Heat, Strong Storms Possible This Weekend in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect above-average to near-record high temperatures today and Friday before rain and possible strong storms move into the area this weekend.

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Walker County Sees Winter Weather Impacts; Closures Issued for Monday

While most of Chattooga County avoided widespread icy conditions on Sunday—aside from some winter precipitation reported on Lookout Mountain—parts of Walker County were hit harder by the winter weather. Officials reported around 200 households without power on Sunday as the system moved through the area.

In response, several warming options were made available. Warming stations opened in Rossville and LaFayette, and Georgia State Parks opened a warming shelter at Cloudland Canyon State Park on Lookout Mountain to help residents needing a warm place during the cold snap.

Because of the continued threat of hazardous travel and dangerously cold temperatures, Walker County Government offices will be closed Monday, January 26. The closure includes county offices as well as the landfill and transit services.

In addition, the Walker County Health Department will also be closed Monday, January 26.

Santa at Cloudland Canyon State Park Today, December 7th — Returning December 21st

Cloudland Canyon State Park is celebrating the season with a special Christmas event featuring Santa Claus—happening today, December 7th, and again on December 21st.

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