Atlanta's Weather Shift: Clouds Disperse for Sunny Weekend with Chilly Evenings in Forecast

Atlanta residents can expect cloudy skies today, but the weather will gradually clear up as the weekend approaches. According to the National Weather Service, today will begin murky, but anticipate the clouds to begin to disperse by mid-morning. The temperatures are expected to peak at about 50 degrees by 11 a.m. before they take a slight dip down to 43 degrees for the rest of the day.

Those heading out this evening should bundle up, as temperatures will drop to around 23 degrees with winds gusting up to 20 mph. Tomorrow will bring plenty of sunshine and a high near 41 degrees, though winds could reach 15 mph. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies and a low of around 26.

Saturday will offer a break from the cold, with a high near 52 and mostly sunny skies. However, early Sunday, frost is expected, especially after 5 a.m. Sunday will warm up slightly with partly sunny skies and a high around 58. Sunday night brings a 50% chance of showers and a low of 46 degrees. Monday will be a wet day, with a 70% chance of rain and cloudy skies, keeping the high around 62, as detailed by NWS.

For those not looking forward to the workweek, the rain will provide a steady backdrop, continuing into Monday night with lows around 56 and an 80% chance of rain. Tuesday will bring more showers, cloudy skies, and a high near 65. By midweek, the chance of rain drops to 30%, but clouds will remain, with temperatures cooling to a high around 56.