Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, is in for a damp stretch as a stalled frontal boundary sends waves of rainfall across the region through the weekend. While the steadiest and heaviest rain is expected farther south—mainly south of I-20—periods of rain and thick cloud cover will still be common locally from today into Sunday.

Forecasters say rainfall totals statewide will range from one to three inches, but the highest amounts are expected in Central Georgia where the boundary is forecast to stall and repeatedly focus moisture. For Northwest Georgia, totals are projected to be lower, generally around a half inch to an inch and a half, with the lowest end of those totals possible in some areas.

This morning starts with high clouds, and temperatures falling into the lower to middle 30s. As rain begins to move in, temperatures should climb just enough after sunrise that any wintry mix would be brief and limited at most. Overall, the threat of impactful wintry weather remains low for Chattooga County and surrounding communities.

Rain chances continue through Friday and into the weekend as additional waves develop along the stalled front. Thunderstorm activity is expected to be limited, with weak instability keeping the risk for strong storms low. An isolated thunderstorm could occur closer to the boundary in Central Georgia on Friday, but severe weather is not expected.

With persistent clouds and occasional rain, temperatures will stay on the cool side. Highs are expected in the upper 40s to mid-50s today and Friday, and similar temperatures are expected through the weekend in Northwest Georgia, with lows mainly in the upper 30s to lower 40s.

Rainfall is expected to finally taper off when a stronger storm system and cold front push through late Sunday into Monday. After that, cooler and drier air will move in, and overnight temperatures early next week may dip near or below freezing across many North Georgia locations.