Georgia starts the morning under gray skies with a chill that feels sharper than recent days. Breath shows briefly, and damp air hangs low across metro Atlanta. Conditions stay quiet for now, but change is already on the clock.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures sit near the upper 30s early, with calm winds across Atlanta. Roads remain dry this morning, making travel smooth on I-75, I-85, and I-20. That window narrows later Thursday as moisture returns.
Clouds thicken by midday Thursday, and showers develop during the afternoon. Rain becomes more widespread Thursday evening and night. Wet pavement and reduced visibility could slow commutes, especially during evening travel. Keep headlights on and plan extra time if heading out after sunset.
Showers may linger into early Friday morning before tapering off. Winds shift from the northwest and increase slightly, ushering in cooler air. Highs Friday stay near 50, making it feel noticeably cooler than Thursday’s brief warmth.
By Friday night, skies clear and temperatures drop near the freezing mark in outlying areas. While widespread frost is not expected downtown, colder pockets north and east of Atlanta could see chilly mornings. Travelers should watch bridges and elevated roads early Saturday.
This system signals a subtle winter transition for north and central Georgia. Snow is not expected locally, but cooler air behind this front marks a pattern shift as winter weather intensifies across the Midwest and Plains.
Christmas travel conditions improve over the weekend. Saturday looks sunny and pleasant, with highs near 60. Sunday stays mild, though a slight chance of showers returns late.
5-Day Atlanta Weather Outlook
• Today: Mostly cloudy, high near 58°
• Thursday: Showers likely, high near 60°
• Friday: Clearing, breezy, high near 50°
• Saturday: Sunny, high near 59°
• Sunday: Partly sunny, slight shower chance, high near 62°
