As Atlanta gears up to usher in the New Year, the weather forecast suggests both sunny skies and possible showers ahead. According to the National Weather Service, the city will experience patchy frost early in the morning before reaching a sunny high near 56 degrees with a slight breeze. While the evening is expected to remain partly cloudy with a low around 37, New Year's revelers can expect mostly sunny conditions during the day.
Monday's forecast indicates a cool down with temperatures dipping to a low around 29, with gusts of wind as high as 20 mph that could send late party-goers reaching for heavier coats. The winds are slated to calm by Tuesday, leaving behind clear skies and a high near 51 degrees, a perfect setting for Atlantans eager to start on New Year's resolutions.
Midweek brings a shift in weather patterns, with a 20 percent chance of showers on Wednesday afternoon and increasing to a 40 percent chance by nightfall, as detailed by National Weather Service. Temperatures will hover in the low 50s during the day and mid-30s at night, perhaps bringing an unwelcome chill to the new year's optimism.
Looking toward the end of the week, Thursday promises sunshine with a high caressing the high 40s, but the mercury is due to fall to a chilly low around 27 in the evening. Friday continues the sunny streak, warming up to a high near 51, which should provide clear skies for any outdoor plans. Saturday, though, is set to bring showers with a 70 percent chance of precipitation and a high near 47, reminding Atlantans that the new year is as unpredictable as the weather.
