Open in NewsBreak

Peachtree City

See all locations
Customize your news
47°F
publisher avatar

Weather

FOX 5 Atlanta

publisher · 137.0K followers

North Georgia braces for freeze watch Saturday

Atlanta, GA · 20h

11Alive

publisher · 417.2K followers

Cold weekend ahead

Decatur, GA · 1h

USA TODAY

partner publisher · 2.1M followers
article img

Could it snow in Atlanta this weekend? Colder temperatures on the way

It's finally starting to feel like fall outside, but it may be a short season as winter temperatures are making their way to Georgia later this week. The state saw a cool-down period this week where temperatures began to dip into the lower 40s and 30s in the northern part of the state, also reaching as low as 42 degrees in central Georgia in places like Macon and Columbus. Frost advisories have been issued for some of Georgia's northern counties at the beginning of this week, but "the coldest weather of the season thus far looms this weekend," according to the National Weather Service. Shop winter essentials at Amazon Is it going to snow in Georgia? "Behind a late week cold front, the coolest temperatures of the season thus far will arrive next weekend," the NWS said as of Tuesday. "Lows will fall to at or below freezing for most areas." But, weather officials said the conditions are likely to remain dry. There is a slight chance of rain in North Georgia on Thursday, but snow is unlikely. Here are the expected temperatures in Atlanta this week: Tuesday: high of 71, low of 48 Wednesday: high of 71, low of

Atlanta, GA · 3d

fox5atlanta.com

website

North Georgia faces freezing temps, possible snow flurries

A major cold snap is headed for metro Atlanta and north Georgia as back-to-back cold fronts bring gusty winds, wind chills in the 30s, near-freezing temperatures and the chance for light mountain snow flurries heading into the weekend. In his Wednesday 10 p.m. forecast, FOX 5 meteorologist Jonathan Stacey tracks a few isolated overnight showers across far northern Georgia and wind gusts topping 20 mph before a mild, breezy Thursday "transition day" with afternoon gusts over 25 mph.

Georgia · 1d
article img

sevenlakes.news

website

Polar Vortex Could Drive Lows Up to 23 Degrees Below Normal Across Atlanta, Clayton and Dahlonega as Arctic Air Targets Thanksgiving Week

ATLANTA — North Georgia will get a short winter chill this weekend, and temperatures should rebound by the end of next week. The bigger story is the chance of a truly Arctic air mass arriving Thanksgiving week, driven by the polar vortex. The latest European model shows morning lows running 17 to 21 degrees below normal by November 24, with some spots even colder.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

Country Herald

publisher · 13.6K followers

Georgia Freeze Watch: Lows Near 29° Saturday, Nov 14

Freeze Watch covers 30 Georgia counties, including Marietta, Dalton, Rome, Cumming and Douglasville.

Georgia · 1d

Country Herald

publisher · 13.6K followers

Georgia Thanksgiving Travel: Rain, Mountain Ice Nov. 18–24?

NOAA's wetter-than-normal outlook raises concerns about storms and highway delays before Thanksgiving.

Georgia · 2d

Now Georgia

partner publisher · 2.9K followers

Freeze Watch in effect for much of North and West Georgia Friday night

Freeze Watch in effect for much of North and West Georgia Friday night The first winter cold front of the season has pushed through Georgia, and a Freeze Watch is in effect for most of the northwestern third of the state for Friday night. The Watch is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday for Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Cherokee, Cobb, Coweta, Dade, Dawson, Douglas, F…

Georgia · 22h

fox5atlanta.com

website

Frigid weekend, wind chills fall into the 20s

FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey reports Back-to-back dry cold fronts will drop temperatures across Atlanta and north Georgia well below November averages this weekend, driving Saturday morning wind chills into the 20s and bringing a chance of mountain flurries.

Atlanta, GA · 23h

rolling out

publisher · 196.4K followers

Atlanta’s 71-degree days end as frigid front storms in this weekend

Atlanta will not see snow this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The city will get its coldest air of the season so far, though. After highs near 71 degrees Tuesday and today, a late-week cold front will drop Saturday’s high to about 53. Sunday morning lows will fall to around 33 in the city and into the 20s in the North Georgia mountains.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

USA TODAY

partner publisher · 2.1M followers

Water releases planned as drought conditions continue in metro Atlanta

Colder temperatures are here in Georgia, and while many might welcome the change from steamy summer days to chilly winter mornings, what the Southeast really needs is rain. The state of Georgia has been under drought conditions this year, despite some smaller periods of heavy rainfall, and it has caused the water levels in the state's reservoirs to drop significantly. Atlanta has received 35.3 inches of rain so far this year, down significantly from the 30-year average, according to the National Weather Service. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division declared a statewide drought response level 1 in April, meaning utilities were required to warn residents about the impacts of drought and ways to mitigate them. Now, state officials are taking the next step to keep Atlanta's water system moving. Army Corps to limit reservoir releases The Army Corps of Engineers manages and operates Buford Dam , the dam at the southern end of Lake Lanier, a massive reservoir about an hour north of Atlanta. The Dam and lake are fed by the Chattahoochee River, and the river continues to flow on the south side of the dam all the way down to Florida. When water levels are low in the reservoir,

Atlanta, GA · 7h

cnaw2news.com

website

Freeze warnings issued for East Alabama and West Georgia, temperatures could drop to 28 degrees

Freeze warnings issued for East Alabama and West Georgia with temperatures dropping to 28 degrees Friday and Saturday nights. Residents urged to protect plants, bring sensitive vegetation indoors, and insulate outdoor pipes from freezing damage. Residents across East Alabama and West Georgia are being urged to prepare for freezing temperatures...

Georgia · 7h

ungvanguard.org

website

Flash Floods Leave the North Georgia Community Shaken

Severe flash floods devastated parts of North Georgia on Nov. 4, prompting Gov. Brian Kemp to declare a state of emergency for four counties: Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union which will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 12, 2026. The Weather Channel reported that rainfall rates reached 2 to...

Mccaysville, GA · 3d

fox5atlanta.com

website

Hard freeze threat approaches North Georgia

As of Thursday afternoon, FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Marquise Meda is tracking an approaching cold surge set to bring a developing freeze threat and the coldest air in nearly eight months to metro Atlanta and north Georgia. Following mild afternoon temperatures near 64 degrees and an active Freeze Watch issued by the National Weather Service, an approaching frontal boundary will bring a chance for a Thursday night shower in Blairsville before driving overnight lows into the 40s and 30s.

Blairsville, GA · 1d

fox5atlanta.com

website

Atlanta braces for 39 degrees on Friday

A potent winter cold front will plunge north Georgia into subfreezing territory from Friday through Monday morning, prompting warnings for property managers to fire up heating systems early and residents to protect outdoor plants and pets. This is the Tuesday evening forecast from the FOX 5 Storm Team.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

cobbcountycourier.com

website

Storms possible in far north Georgia into early Thursday

Isolated thunderstorms are possible in far north Georgia Wednesday night, Nov. 11, into early Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The hazardous weather outlook includes Cobb County, with the thunderstorm risk limited to far north Georgia. The weather service expects no severe weather and lists no additional hazards through Tuesday.

Cobb County, GA · 2d

fox5atlanta.com

website

Snow chatter is swirling, but North Georgia’s freeze is real story

ATLANTA - Enjoy the mild weather while it lasts: Georgia is headed for a sharp temperature drop by the end of the week. A few showers could move through far north Georgia Wednesday night into early Thursday. Then two cold fronts will push temperatures down. By the weekend, highs are expected to struggle into the 50s, while morning lows fall into the 20s and 30s. Frost and freezes are likely, with the coldest readings in the mountains.

Atlanta, GA · 3d

weatherboy.com

website

Earthquake Strikes Northwest Georgia, North and West of Atlanta

An earthquake struck northwest Georgia this morning, well north and west of the Atlanta metro area. According to USGS, at 7:53 am today near the town of LaFayette, Georgia, an earthquake struck from a depth of 4.8 km and a magnitude of 2.0. There were no reports of any damage or injuries.

Georgia · 4d

nildealnow.com

website

Smoky Mountains Could See 5 to 9 Inches of Snow Friday Night as Flurries Reach North Georgia Mountains and Western North Carolina

NORTH GEORGIA — A cold front is expected to arrive in North Georgia late Thursday, followed by a strong push of cold air on Friday, November 13. Accumulating snow still looks likely in the higher elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains, where some spots could pick up 5 to 9 inches. The latest European model also shows a few snow flurries possible in the northeast Georgia mountains Friday night, followed by a few chilly days before temperatures moderate.

Georgia · 4d