Georgia — Cold air presses across north and central Georgia before sunrise, tightening its grip on the region early this morning. Streetlights glow against clear skies as temperatures hover in the teens, and the cold feels sharper with each gust of wind.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. EST Tuesday for much of north and central Georgia, including the Atlanta metro area. The National Weather Service warns of very cold wind chills ranging from 5°F below zero to 5°F above zero in north Georgia, with 15°F to 20°F wind chills across central Georgia.
In Atlanta, temperatures near 17°F were reported early at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Northwest winds around 12 mph push wind chills down to around 4°F, making even short outdoor exposure uncomfortable. Morning commuters should dress for extreme cold, especially those waiting at transit stops or walking to work.
Skies remain clear overnight, then turn sunny today. Despite sunshine, highs only reach around 40°F, keeping winter firmly in place. Tonight stays cold again, with lows near 26°F, followed by another cool but brighter Wednesday.
By midweek, temperatures moderate slightly. Wednesday and Thursday bring mostly sunny skies with highs near 44°F, offering some relief. Thursday night remains chilly, with lows around 28°F. Friday trends milder but unsettled, with a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m. and highs near 43°F.
Late Friday night introduces a mixed signal. Forecast data shows a chance of rain or snow showers, though no accumulation details are provided at this time. Saturday stays cooler, with highs near 27°F and partly sunny skies.
Residents should limit prolonged outdoor exposure this morning, wear layered winter clothing, and ensure pets have adequate warmth. The advisory expires later this morning, but winter conditions continue through the week.
