A cold front moving through Northwest Georgia today will bring a significant drop in temperatures, with freezing conditions possible across the region this weekend.
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.
Northwest Georgia residents can expect a couple more days of mild November weather before two cold fronts bring a dramatic drop in temperatures, with the coldest conditions of the season so far expected this weekend.
Northwest Georgia will enjoy several days of sunshine and mild temperatures before a cold front brings rain chances and a significant drop in temperatures later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Monday will be sunny with a high near 71 degrees. Mostly clear skies are expected Monday night, with temperatures falling to around 39 degrees.
Tuesday will bring more sunshine and a high near 72, followed by a partly cloudy night with a low around 41.
The forecast for Veterans Day on Wednesday looks favorable for outdoor ceremonies and observances. Mostly sunny skies are expected, with afternoon temperatures reaching around 71 degrees.
Changes arrive late Wednesday night as a storm system approaches the region. There is a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m. Thursday, followed by a 20 percent chance of rain during the day Thursday. The high Thursday will be near 62 degrees.
Forecasters say uncertainty remains regarding the timing and coverage of rainfall, although North Georgia currently has the best chance of seeing showers as the system moves through.
A cold front will push through the region by Friday, bringing some of the coldest temperatures of the season so far. Friday’s high is expected to reach only 51 degrees, with temperatures dropping to around 31 Friday night.
Saturday will be sunny with a high near 54, followed by a mostly clear night with a low around 30 degrees. Sunday will bring sunshine and a high near 61.
The National Weather Service says a hard freeze is likely in portions of North Georgia Friday night into Saturday morning and again Saturday night into Sunday morning. Temperatures in some areas could fall into the upper 20s.
Residents should monitor the forecast as the weekend approaches, particularly those with outdoor plants, exposed plumbing or other property vulnerable to freezing temperatures.
The latest forecast indicates the colder weather will follow several days of above-average temperatures, making for a noticeable change heading into the weekend.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Chattooga County will enjoy several days of sunshine and mild afternoon temperatures before a cold front brings cooler weather and a slight chance of rain later in the week.
Northwest Georgia will enjoy another relatively warm November afternoon today before a cold front brings a noticeable drop in temperatures over the weekend. Sunshine will return as the day progresses, with afternoon highs reaching the lower 70s. By Saturday, temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler, and overnight lows will fall into the 30s in many locations over the next several nights.
Dense fog is creating hazardous driving conditions across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia early Thursday morning, but sunshine and mild temperatures are expected later today before cooler weather arrives for the weekend.
Residents across Chattooga County can expect one more stretch of summer-like temperatures before a strong cold front brings a significant change in the weather this weekend.
Residents across Chattooga County can expect another unusually warm October day today, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s before a strong cold front brings much cooler weather to Northwest Georgia this weekend.
Residents across Chattooga County can expect several more days of sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures before a strong cold front brings a significant change in the weather this weekend.