Atlanta

Atlanta Braces for Winter Weather Mix with Potential for Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain

AI Assisted Icon
Published on January 09, 2025
Atlanta Braces for Winter Weather Mix with Potential for Snow, Sleet, and Freezing RainSource: Google Street View

Atlanta will see sunny skies today with a high near 43°F, northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph, and gusts up to 15 mph. A mix of wintry weather is expected heading into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Tonight, there’s a slight chance of snow flurries after 5 a.m., with a low of 27°F and calm winds. Friday will bring more challenging weather: a 100% chance of rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 2 p.m., transitioning to a mix and later mostly freezing rain and sleet. Expect up to an inch of snow and sleet, with light ice accumulation, as stated by the National Weather Service.

A wintry mix will continue into Friday night, changing to rain or freezing rain, with temperatures around 31°F and gusty winds. Hazardous travel is expected. By Saturday, skies will be partly sunny with a high of 37°F, but winds will remain strong. Saturday night will be cold, dipping to 19°F. Sunday through early next week will be sunny and calmer, with highs in the 40s and lows in the mid-20s, as reported by the National Weather Service.