Atlanta, GA – Morning fog hangs low over highways and open fields across north and central Georgia, reducing visibility and slowing early commuters. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for patchy dense fog through mid-morning, urging drivers to use caution, especially along I-75 and I-85 where low clouds may linger in valleys.
Once the fog lifts, a calm and sunny pattern will settle in through the end of the week. Highs will rise into the upper 50s Wednesday, then push near 60°F by Friday under mostly clear skies. Breezy afternoons and crisp mornings will dominate through Saturday — a classic late-fall-to-winter transition that feels more like November than mid-December.
For now, no widespread rain or storms are expected. A weak front may brush through the region by late Saturday night, bringing a 20% chance of showers, but most of the weekend looks dry and mild — perfect for holiday decorating, outdoor shopping, or light travel before the colder air returns next week.
Meteorologists note that this southern ridge is keeping Arctic air bottled to the north, where Midwest states are bracing for major snow and subzero wind chills. Georgians, for now, get to enjoy the “quiet side” of winter, with comfortable afternoons and just enough chill for festive lights and morning coffee fog.
Five-Day Outlook for Atlanta, GA
- Thursday: Sunny, high 47°F, low 32°F, calm winds.
- Friday: Sunny, high 60°F, low 39°F, mild breeze.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 61°F, low 42°F, 20% evening shower chance.
- Sunday: Mostly clear, high 57°F, cool start.
- Monday: Sunny, high 48°F, crisp and dry.
