A cold front is pushing into Northwest Georgia this morning, bringing periods of light, hit-or-miss showers as it advances south and east. In Chattooga County, the pattern favors scattered rain that becomes more broken and less organized through the day, with rainfall amounts generally staying on the lighter side. Temperatures will remain chilly but typical for mid-January, with afternoon readings mainly in the 50s across much of Northwest Georgia outside of the higher terrain.
Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia stay unusually warm today and Wednesday as southwest winds keep moisture and mild air in place. Expect mostly cloudy skies with afternoon highs in the upper 60s to near 70, about 15 degrees above normal for early January. A few isolated, light showers could pop up overnight, but rain chances and amounts look low for now. Winds may get a little gusty at times today, with gusts up to around 20 mph possible across the northern tier of Georgia.
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.
Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia can expect a cool, mostly dry weekend, while the steadiest rain chances stay well to the south.
Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia will stay under a cloudy, occasionally soggy pattern through Saturday as deep sub-tropical moisture funnels into the state.
Waves of rainfall are expected across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia from today through Tuesday as a cold front and multiple disturbances move across the region. The first round of showers began early this morning, and additional periods of rain will continue throughout the day. Temperatures locally remain in the 40s and 50s, so no winter weather impacts are expected for our area.
Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, will stay dry and cool through Saturday as high pressure remains in control of the region. Forecasters say these dry conditions, combined with low humidity and breezy northwest winds, may create elevated fire danger across parts of north and central Georgia.
Mostly cloudy skies settled over Chattooga County this morning with temperatures around 65 degrees, and today’s weather will continue to feel unusually warm for late November. A few passing showers are possible, mainly during the morning hours, but most of the day will remain dry with clouds lingering and highs climbing into the mid-70s. Tonight will stay mild, with temperatures dipping only into the low 50s.
