The city of Atlanta is set to experience a mixture of sunny skies and potential frost as the New Year approaches. Atlantans can expect a crisp sunny day today with highs hovering around 51 degrees and a fresh west wind of 5 to 10 mph, sometimes reaching up to 15 mph gusts. As night falls, temperatures are predicted to drop to a chilly 32 degrees, with the same west winds to keep the air moving, according to the latest weather forecasts.
Tonight's clear skies will give way to a partly sunny Friday with temperatures slightly dipping to near 46 degrees. The west wind is set to pick up, delivering gusts that could edge to around 20 mph. It is forecasted to be mostly cloudy come Friday night, with the mercury falling to a similar 33 degrees. The consistency of the west wind will continue to be felt.
A weather brief by National Weather Service indicates that the weekend should remain partly sunny with a high near 47 degrees on Saturday, followed by an even warmer Sunday peaking at 55 degrees, as the city gears up to welcome 2024. Saturday night's sky is predicted to be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 31 degrees.
Celebrations for New Year's Day might require an umbrella, as scattered showers are on the horizon, although the sun could yet again make a significant appearance. The high is likely to reach 52 degrees with a 30 percent chance of rain. As night approaches, the clear skies could lead to conditions cold enough to potentially cause widespread frost. Tuesday through Wednesday continues this pattern with more sunny days and a chance of scattered showers midweek, where the frost may once again become widespread.
