Atlanta residents can expect a frosty morning today, with sunny skies to follow as temperatures rise to a comfortable 56 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will remain calm, becoming northwest around 5 mph. Tonight will mirror the calmness of the day, ushering in patchy frost after 2am and clear skies.
As Christmas Day approaches, the city will wake to areas of frost before the day heats up to 57 degrees under mostly sunny skies. The eastern wind will pick up, blowing at 5 to 10 mph with gusts that may reach up to 15 mph. Those traveling for the holidays should prepare for slightly cooler temperatures on Wednesday night, with the low settling around 40 degrees and the sky taking on a mostly cloudy complexion.
The rest of the week promises a mix of sun and clouds, with temperatures generally staying in the mid-50s. Thursday will see a partly sunny sky, winds from the east at 5 to 10 mph, and a nighttime low around 44. By Friday, residents should be ready for a 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon and increased cloud coverage.
Shower chances will persist through the weekend, peaking at a 70% likelihood on Saturday night, and maintain a steady presence until the early part of next week. Sunday's forecast includes a 50 percent chance of showers and partly sunny skies, transitioning to a 40 percent chance of showers and partly cloudy conditions by night. The upcoming Monday is expected to bring mostly sunny weather with highs near 63 degrees, a pleasant start to the post-holiday week.
