Atlanta, Georgia – Arctic air is expected to remain largely displaced north of Georgia late this month, with only limited and short-lived influence possible across northern parts of the state from Jan. 24 through Jan. 30.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, northern Georgia falls within a roughly 40 percent probability zone for below-normal temperatures during the Jan. 24–30 period. This places the region on the southern fringe of the broader Arctic pattern, where brief cool shots are possible but sustained cold is unlikely.
Across metro Atlanta and the Interstate 85 and 75 corridors, daytime highs may dip slightly below late-January averages at times, but are expected to rebound quickly during milder periods. Overnight lows could fall into the upper 20s and 30s on colder nights, which may allow for patchy frost or isolated slick spots on bridges and elevated roadways during early morning hours.
In north Georgia’s higher terrain, including the foothills and areas near Dahlonega, Blairsville, and the Blue Ridge Mountains, colder air may linger a bit longer overnight. Even there, daytime temperatures are expected to recover, limiting the duration of any cold-related impacts.
Georgia Department of Transportation officials advise drivers to remain alert for isolated early morning slick spots during brief cold snaps, particularly in higher elevations and rural areas. Overall, confidence remains low that below-normal temperatures will dominate northern Georgia through the end of the month, with the pattern favoring variable but generally seasonable late-January conditions.
