Atlanta, Georgia – A significant mid-February warm-up is expected across Georgia, with temperatures forecast to run 10 to 20 degrees above normal from Feb. 16–20, according to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center.
The Climate Prediction Center’s 6–10 day temperature outlook shows a strong signal for above-normal temperatures statewide, including Atlanta and Savannah. Probabilities for warmer-than-average conditions exceed 60 percent, indicating a high-confidence shift away from typical late-winter conditions.
Under normal circumstances, mid-February highs across Georgia generally range from the upper 50s to mid-60s. During this warm stretch, daytime temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 60s and 70s, with some inland and southern locations potentially reaching the upper 70s under favorable conditions.
This warming trend is part of a broader weather pattern influencing much of the central and eastern United States. While areas farther north experience a modest winter thaw, the Southeast is likely to feel a more pronounced taste of spring, often referred to by forecasters as a “spring tease.”
Precipitation outlooks indicate near to slightly above-normal rainfall potential across the region during this period. Combined with warmer temperatures, this may increase the risk for localized flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, along rivers, and in urban locations with poor drainage.
Forecasters emphasize that this outlook reflects large-scale climate probabilities, not a day-to-day forecast. Cooler air can still return later in February, and residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts for updated details.
For commuters, students, and outdoor workers, the warmer stretch may provide brief relief from winter chill, though changing conditions remain possible.
