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Georgia Weather Alert: Atlanta Freeze Risk Saturday, Nov 12-16
Atlanta, GA – Gusty winds, falling temperatures and the threat of the season's first hard freeze are setting up a significant November weather change across north and central Georgia.
By Claire Benton · 2026-11-12T09:20:11.663Z
Atlanta, GA – Gusty winds, falling temperatures and the threat of the season's first hard freeze are setting up a significant November weather change across north and central Georgia.
Atlanta could reach 64 degrees Thursday before temperatures tumble toward 33 degrees Saturday night, bringing near freezing conditions to the metro area.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, the first hard freeze of the season is becoming increasingly likely across portions of north and central Georgia Saturday night into Sunday morning.
The agency highlighted the developing cold threat in its Hazardous Weather Outlook issued Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Thursday Friday: Gusty Winds Bring Colder Air Thursday brings sunshine and relatively mild temperatures, with highs reaching 64 degrees.
However, northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph could gust as high as 30 mph.
The gusty conditions may scatter fallen leaves and lightweight outdoor decorations across yards and roadways.
Temperatures fall toward 41 degrees Thursday night, with northwest winds continuing to gust near 20 mph.
Friday brings another sunny but cooler afternoon, with temperatures reaching only 54 degrees.
Northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph could gust to 25 mph, maintaining a brisk November feel.
Friday night temperatures fall toward 36 degrees, bringing the region closer to freezing.
Saturday Sunday: First Hard Freeze Threat Develops Saturday brings sunshine and a high near 53 degrees, but the biggest concern arrives after sunset.
Temperatures are expected to fall toward 33 degrees in Atlanta by Sunday morning.
Although the city's specific forecast remains just above freezing, colder suburban and rural communities could experience significantly lower readings.
The National Weather Service warns that the first hard freeze of the season is increasingly likely across north and central Georgia.
A hard freeze generally involves temperatures falling to 28 degrees or lower for an extended period.
Such conditions can damage sensitive vegetation and threaten exposed outdoor plumbing.
Residents should bring potted plants indoors, protect vulnerable landscaping and check outdoor water connections before Saturday evening.
Sunday afternoon brings sunshine and a high near 57 degrees, followed by a low around 36 Sunday night.
Cold Air Spreads Across the Southeast The NOAA Weather Prediction Center expects polar air to surge across the eastern United States, bringing widespread frost and freezing temperatures into the Deep South.
The cold pattern could affect communities from metro Atlanta into surrounding north Georgia counties.
Drivers using Interstate 75, Interstate 85 and Interstate 285 should prepare for colder early morning conditions, although widespread icy roads are not specifically predicted.
No accumulating snowfall or tornado threat is indicated in Atlanta's supplied local forecast.
Atlanta Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 12 16 Thursday, Nov. 12: Sunny, high 64°F. Northwest wind gusts up to 30 mph. Low 41°F. Friday, Nov. 13: Sunny and cooler, high 54°F. Wind gusts up to 25 mph. Low 36°F. Saturday, Nov. 14: Sunny, high 53°F. Low 33°F. Hard freeze possible in colder surrounding areas. Sunday, Nov. 15: Sunny, high 57°F. Low 36°F. Monday, Nov. 16: Mostly sunny, high 56°F. Low 38°F. Extended outlook: Tuesday brings sunshine and a high near 59 degrees, followed by a low around 38. Wednesday could reach 63 degrees.
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents should continue monitoring changing temperature trends, although specific snowfall or additional freeze events later in November remain uncertain.
Are you preparing your plants and outdoor spaces for Georgia's first significant November freeze? Tell us how cold temperatures get in your neighborhood.