Georgia — Cold air presses against windows this morning as frost clings to rooftops across metro Atlanta. The air feels sharp. Pavement stays dry for now, but the chill signals a pattern shift that drivers and families should watch closely.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, north and central Georgia remain under a hazardous weather outlook as Arctic air settles in. Temperatures hover near freezing early today, with wind chills dipping into the 20s. While the probability of hazardous weather remains low right now, colder nights are expected to build into the end of the week.
By afternoon, sunshine helps, but only briefly. Highs reach the mid-40s, leaving little room for melting once the sun fades. That sets the stage for refreezing after dark, especially on bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads along I-75, I-85, and surface streets across Fulton, DeKalb, and Cobb counties.
The bigger change arrives late Friday into the weekend. Meteorologists are tracking a system that could bring light snow showers to parts of north and central Georgia. While accumulation remains uncertain, even a brief burst near freezing could cause slick travel. To be fair, confidence is still low, but timing matters. Conditions may deteriorate quickly after sunset Friday and again early Saturday.
Plan ahead if traveling this weekend. Keep extra time in your schedule. Make sure vehicles are winter-ready, and protect exposed pipes as nighttime lows fall into the teens by Saturday night. Pets should be brought indoors, and space heaters used cautiously.
Looking beyond the weekend, longer-range outlooks suggest precipitation chances ease early next week. Temperatures gradually rebound, but cold mornings linger into early February as Arctic air slowly retreats east.
Five-Day Outlook for Atlanta, Georgia
Today: Mostly sunny, high near 44
Tonight: Clear, low near 26
Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 44
Friday: Partly sunny, high near 45, snow chance late
Saturday: Slight chance of snow showers, high near 27
