ATLANTA, GA – Headlights shimmer on rain-slicked pavement this early Friday morning as steady drizzle cloaks the city in mist. Temperatures hover near 43°F, and the air feels damp and heavy — a gray December morning unfolding across north Georgia.
The National Weather Service in Atlanta reports widespread showers through the morning commute, with a 90% chance of rain tapering by midday. Light fog continues to reduce visibility in spots, particularly along I-75, I-85, and I-20, where slick roads could slow traffic through late morning.
By afternoon, showers diminish, but clouds linger as another round of scattered rain moves in Saturday. Conditions will stay mild, with highs around 50°F Saturday and low 50s again on Sunday, but any breaks in sunshine will be short-lived. Sunday may bring a few isolated showers before drier air returns early next week.
Travelers should remain cautious on wet roadways — standing water and reduced traction could create minor delays for local commuters and weekend shoppers alike. The damp pattern breaks Monday with mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 51°F, setting up a pleasant start to the new workweek.
Looking ahead, models hint at a cooler, drier stretch through mid-December, as northern states face repeated rounds of Arctic air and snow systems. For Georgia, this pattern means cooler mornings and possible frost by the second week of December (Dec. 11–17) — a signal that true winter air isn’t far behind.
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Five-Day Forecast for Atlanta, GA:
Fri: 48/42 – Showers early; fog; clearing later.
Sat: 50/37 – Mostly cloudy; rain chance 40%.
Sun: 53/41 – Spotty showers; mild.
Mon: 51/32 – Partly sunny; cooler air returns.
Tue: 60/34 – Mostly sunny; crisp, dry morning.
