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March 13, 2026

Warm Weekend Before Storms And A Sharp Freeze Next Week

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Sunny and calm weather will continue across north and central Georgia through Saturday, with temperatures quickly warming after a cool, frosty start Friday morning. High pressure will keep skies mostly clear while winds turn southerly, helping afternoon temperatures climb back into the 70s and even low 80s by Saturday — well above normal for mid-March.

February 23, 2026

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Arctic Start to the Week; Fire Danger Builds Tuesday, Widespread Rain Returns Late Week

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Northwest Georgia is getting the coldest day of the week today as strong northwesterly winds keep a sharp chill in place even with sunshine overhead. Morning wind chills across Chattooga County and surrounding communities are running in the teens, with the coldest spots in the region dipping into the single digits, especially in higher elevations. High temperatures this afternoon will stay mostly in the 40s locally, while the mountains hold in the 30s, and it will still feel wintry through the day as breezy conditions continue.

February 22, 2026

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Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Chattooga County; Wind Advisory Continues Through Sunday Evening

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are facing a double dose of winter weather as a Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday, followed by a Cold Weather Advisory from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday.

February 22, 2026

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Wind Advisory Today as Colder Air Moves Into Northwest Georgia

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Breezy northwest winds and a sharp drop in temperatures are impacting Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today, with colder air expected to linger through Monday.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST Sunday as a tight pressure gradient between a developing Nor’easter and high pressure over the Plains drives strong northwest winds across Georgia.

February 19, 2026

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

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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.

January 28, 2026

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Weekend Winter Storm Expected to Track East, Bitter Cold Still the Big Story for Northwest Georgia

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A developing winter storm is expected to affect parts of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic late Friday night into Saturday morning, bringing the potential for heavier snow and travel impacts mainly to areas east of Northwest Georgia. Forecast guidance continues to point the most significant winter weather toward the eastern Carolinas and into southern Virginia, with confidence increasing for impactful snowfall in those regions.

January 23, 2026

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Northwest Georgia Winter Storm Outlook: Brief Wintry Mix, Mountain Icing Risk, Then Bitter Arctic Cold

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Georgia is on high alert as an impending winter storm approaches, and while much of North Georgia will see frozen precipitation over the next 48 hours, Northwest Georgia’s risk remains lower than areas to the east. Expect cloudy skies and periods of light rain today, a brief wintry mix potential Saturday morning before changing back to rain, the highest concern for freezing rain Saturday night into Sunday morning (especially on Lookout Mountain), and then the bigger story: bitterly cold Arctic air arriving to start next week.

January 18, 2026

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Snow Stays South and East as Chattooga County Turns Cold and Clear for MLK Day Weekend

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Snow is expected to remain to the east and south of Chattooga County, while local residents see a colder, quieter stretch of weather through early next week. Cloudy skies will hang on through midmorning today before gradual clearing takes over, with temperatures topping out near 41 degrees. A west wind of 5 to 10 mph will add a bite at times, with gusts that could reach 20 mph.

January 16, 2026

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Light Rain Returns Tonight for Chattooga County & NW Georgia – Weekend Winter Storm Chance Still Low Confidence

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Light Rain Returns Tonight for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, With a Low-Confidence Winter Storm Signal This Weekend

January 14, 2026

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Biting Wind Chills to Hit Chattooga County: Teens Overnight, Flurries Possible in Higher Elevations

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A fresh blast of arctic air is sliding into Northwest Georgia, and Thursday morning (Jan. 15) is shaping up to be the coldest stretch of the week for Chattooga County and surrounding communities. Forecasters say biting wind chills between 0° and 15°F are expected across north Georgia as breezy northwest winds follow a passing cold front, making it feel far colder than the thermometer suggests.