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North Georgia Freeze Risk Saturday: Temperatures Drop Into 20s
Atlanta, GA – A strong push of colder air is moving into Georgia Thursday, November 12, bringing gusty winds through Friday and a sharp temperature drop this weekend, with some northern communities po
By Mara Ellison · 2026-11-12T11:57:07.933Z
Atlanta, GA – A strong push of colder air is moving into Georgia Thursday, November 12, bringing gusty winds through Friday and a sharp temperature drop this weekend, with some northern communities potentially falling into the mid 20s by Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, a cold front is moving southward across Georgia, with most showers ahead of the system already ending. Much colder conditions are expected to settle across northern and central portions of the state heading into the weekend.
North Georgia Could Drop to 25 Degrees The coldest temperatures are forecast across northern Georgia, where overnight lows could fall between 25 and 32 degrees by Saturday, November 14.
Daytime highs Saturday are expected to reach only 43 to 53 degrees across northern Georgia, making it one of the colder days in the seven day outlook.
Central Georgia will also experience a significant cooldown, with Saturday morning lows ranging from 28 to 34 degrees and afternoon highs between 54 and 60 degrees.
Wind Gusts Could Reach 25 MPH The National Weather Service expects wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph Thursday through Friday evening, with potentially stronger gusts across mountain locations.
Friday highs across northern Georgia are forecast between 51 and 57 degrees, while central Georgia could reach 56 to 60 degrees.
The combination of brisk winds and falling temperatures will make conditions feel noticeably colder heading into the weekend.
Cold Weather Continues Into Next Week Sunday morning temperatures could remain near freezing in northern Georgia, with lows between 29 and 36 degrees.
Mostly dry weather is expected over the next seven days, although isolated showers could return Monday night into Tuesday, primarily across central Georgia.
Residents should consider protecting sensitive outdoor plants and preparing for colder early morning conditions.
Updated forecasts are available at weather.gov/atlanta .