As Atlanta prepares for a chilly week, residents can anticipate widespread frost and mild daytime temperatures, according to the latest weather forecasts. The day began with frost, but temperatures are expected to climb to a high near 47 degrees. The National Weather Service reports that calm east winds of about 5 mph will accompany the sunny skies.
Tonight's forecast indicates that frost will persist, setting in primarily after midnight as temperatures drop to a brisk 29 degrees. Tomorrow is expected to mirror today's conditions, with widespread frost likely before 9 a.m., followed by sunny skies pushing temperatures up to a high near 48 degrees. A light breeze is anticipated, with east winds ranging from 5 to 10 mph and gusts possibly reaching up to 15 mph.
Moving into Tuesday, the city will see the frost dissolving a bit earlier, clearing up mainly before 8 am. The day promises more sunny weather and a noticeable uptick in temperature, cresting at a high near 57 degrees. A gentle breeze, shifting north at about 5 mph, will follow a calm start to the day. Tuesday night, however, will see a shift in the pattern with partly cloudy skies and a low settling around 39.
The anticipation of Christmas Day sees a minor threat of showers, with a 20 percent chance noted by the weather forecast. The mostly cloudy day will hold a high near 55 degrees for those celebrating in Atlanta. From Wednesday night into the weekend, the city can expect a continuation of mostly cloudy skies and sporadic chances of showers, culminating in a 40 percent chance by Saturday. Highs will remain steady around the upper 50s, with lows in the mid-40s.
