Georgia – A wall of gray hangs low across metro Atlanta this morning, with car headlights cutting through the dense, milky fog. Pavement stays damp, and visibility shifts block by block, creating a slow and uneasy start for early commuters and Thanksgiving travelers leaving town ahead of the rush. Light wind and high humidity keep the fog settled, and drivers should expect lingering pockets through mid-morning, especially on I-75, I-85, and I-285.
According to the National Weather Service, visibility may drop under a quarter mile at times, which can quickly disrupt travel speed and reaction time. Residents should build extra buffer time, use low beams, and be ready for sudden changes in visibility. Cooler air pooled near the surface overnight, and the calm pattern helped trap moisture — a classic setup for a dense fog advisory.
Fog fades by late morning, but warm, almost springlike air returns this afternoon as highs climb into the mid-70s. This warm-to-cool transition sets the stage for Friday’s changes. Models hint at scattered showers developing after lunchtime Friday, with steadier rain possible by evening. Though totals look light, a narrow corridor of heavier rain could briefly create minor ponding on roads. Travelers heading north toward the Tennessee line may see the quickest transitions.
Saturday brings improving conditions. Sunshine mixes with passing clouds and highs reach the lower 70s — a welcome window for early holiday shopping or outdoor decorating. For now, the pattern stays mild, but long-range signals still show a “Winter Tease” after Thanksgiving, including cooler air and the possibility of heavier snow somewhere across the central or eastern U.S. between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3. Atlanta stays mostly warm, but sharp temperature drops could return in early December.
Five-Day Outlook:
Fri: 77° / showers likely late.
Sat: 75° / partly sunny.
Sun: 72° / sunny.
Mon: 63° / slight shower chance.
Tue: 58° / scattered showers.
