Georgia greets the morning with mild air, calm streets, and a feel that hardly matches late December.
Soft clouds drift overhead, and jackets feel optional as holiday travel ramps up.
According to the National Weather Service, metro Atlanta remains locked in an unusually warm weather pattern through the Christmas period and into Saturday. Temperatures stay well above seasonal averages, limiting winter-related travel concerns across North Georgia.
Morning lows sit in the lower 50s, while afternoon highs climb into the low to mid-70s. That warmth keeps roads dry and travel conditions favorable. Winds remain light, and skies turn partly sunny for much of the day.
Christmas brings more of the same. Sunshine mixes with passing clouds, and highs again reach the low 70s. For travelers hitting the road, conditions remain smooth. No winter weather hazards are expected, and visibility stays clear throughout the day.
Meteorologists are watching a weak disturbance late Friday. A small chance of showers appears Friday night, but rainfall looks light and brief. Roads may become damp in spots, though widespread impacts remain unlikely.
Saturday rebounds quickly. Sunshine returns, and highs rise into the mid-70s. That warmth supports comfortable travel conditions for those returning home after Christmas. To be fair, this pattern feels more like early spring than the first week of winter.
While Georgia stays mild, winter weather tightens its grip elsewhere. Snow and ice impact parts of the Northeast and Great Lakes, while heavy rain targets California. Locally, the main takeaway is consistency and calm.
Drivers should still remain alert during early mornings. Cooler pockets and light moisture could briefly fog low-lying areas, especially outside the metro core. Conditions improve quickly after sunrise.
This warm stretch fits a broader national trend. Much of the Southeast experiences December warmth extending into early January.
5-Day Outlook for Atlanta, GA:
- Today: Partly sunny, high near 73
- Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, high near 72
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high near 72
- Friday: Mostly sunny, slight shower chance late, high near 72
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 74
