Atlanta, Georgia – A marginal winter weather pattern may brush parts of Georgia late next week, with limited chances for rain and snow holding near 40 percent between Jan 20 and Jan 26. While the broader pattern supports unsettled weather across the eastern U.S., signals suggest winter impacts in Georgia will remain minimal.
According to the National Weather Service and the Climate Prediction Center, Georgia sits on the southern edge of a zone with increased precipitation chances during the 8–14 day period. However, temperature trends favor milder conditions overall, keeping most precipitation in the form of rain and limiting the potential for wintry weather.
Across much of the state, including Atlanta, Macon, Columbus, and Savannah, rain is the most likely outcome during any passing systems. Daytime temperatures should remain well above freezing, reducing the risk of snow or ice. Rainfall, if it occurs, is expected to be light to moderate and spread out over several days.
In far northern Georgia, including areas near the Tennessee and North Carolina borders such as Blairsville, Dahlonega, and Clayton, brief rain-snow mixes cannot be completely ruled out during overnight or early morning hours if colder air briefly dips south. Even there, confidence in accumulation remains very low.
Because precipitation chances are limited and spread over time, widespread travel disruptions are not expected. Still, light rain could create slick spots on roads during early morning commutes, particularly on bridges and elevated surfaces.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated outlooks but can expect winter weather impacts to remain limited. Confidence will improve as the timeframe approaches, and any advisories would be issued only if colder trends strengthen closer to late January.
