Northwest Georgia is facing its coldest temperatures of the fall season this weekend, with the National Weather Service warning that the first hard freeze of the season is becoming increasingly likely Saturday night into Sunday morning.
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.
With freezing temperatures expected across Northwest Georgia later this week, Animal Advocates of Chattooga County is once again offering free wheat straw to Chattooga County residents who need help keeping their outdoor pets warm.
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.
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.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY 7 PM Friday – 7 PM Saturday
EXTREME COLD WATCH 7 PM Saturday – 1 PM Sunday
An approaching winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to portions of the South and northeast Georgia over the next 48 hours. Much like last weekend, Chattooga, Floyd, and Walker Counties will be on the western edge of the expected winter precipitation. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area, with snow expected Saturday, generally ranging from a dusting to around one inch.
Rain chances are set to increase later this morning across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with light to moderate rainfall becoming widespread through the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia.