Atlanta is gearing up for a sunny stretch, according to the latest weather reports, but residents will need to bundle up as temperatures are set to dip below freezing at night. The National Weather Service forecasts a high of 51 degrees today with clear skies eventually taking over the partly sunny morning, while brisk northwest winds could bring gusts up to 30 mph. Temperatures are expected to drop to a chilly 27 degrees overnight.
The frost is on tap for Atlantans as Tuesday night brings widespread frost after 3:00 a.m., and it's the same story on Wednesday and Thursday before 10:00 a.m. The forecast calls for clear and sunny days with high temperatures gradually creeping up from a cool 45 degrees on Tuesday, hitting 58 by Thursday. Expect similar frosty conditions at night, as clear skies do little to hold the day's warmth. Atlanta will see lows hovering in the mid to high 20s during this period, so it's essential to keep those winter layers close at hand.
Heading into the weekend, the National Weather Service details a slight warm-up with partly sunny days, highs inching towards the 60-degree mark, and nighttime lows staying above freezing. Atlanta residents may enjoy outdoor activities without the bite of the earlier frosty temperatures. However, the weather takes a slightly damper turn as the weekend progresses, with a 20 percent chance of showers by Saturday night.
Sunday rounds out the weekly forecast with clouds clinging to the sky, and a slightly higher 30 percent chance of showers sets the stage for a potentially wet end to the weekend. The high is anticipated to be near 58 degrees, so while it's not frigid, those planning to step out may want to keep an umbrella within reach. These sporadic showers hint at an upcoming change in weather patterns as Atlanta moves through the winter season.
