As Atlanta braces for a notably brisk week ahead, the National Weather Service is forecasting a spate of weather that's ready to truly test those winter wardrobes. Today, Atlantans are watching temperatures fall to near 36 degrees by the afternoon, accompanied by northwest winds that'll be blowing 15 to 20 mph—"with gusts as high as 30 mph," according to the latest National Weather Service updates. Bundling up is not just an option; it’s a necessity as tonight the mercury will dip pretty harshly, reaching a low around 16 while the northwest wind persists around 15 mph, yet could gust up to 25 mph.
On the heels of the Martin Luther King Day celebrations, the weather isn't quite staying true to the warmth often associated with the civil rights leader's memory. The special day is set to be sunny, but the high is expected to just hover near 31, as "Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph," maintains a blustery presence, according to National Weather Service. Then, tomorrow night intentions to gradually ease up slightly, we'll see a mostly clear sky with the temperature once again dropping, this time to around 20 degrees with a North wind at 5 to 10 mph.
The narrative for Tuesday doesn't stray far from the wintery theme; there's a 50 percent chance of snow showers predicted after 1 p.m. The day is likely to be mostly cloudy, casting a somber tone across the city with a high nearing a chilly 34 degrees. Venturing into Tuesday night, the chances of snow showers decrease slightly before 1 a.m. but clouds linger, and temperatures fall to a low around 17.
Sunshine makes a much-needed comeback on Wednesday, striving to somewhat thaw the chill with a high near 36 degrees, while the evening shifts back into partly cloudy conditions with a low hovering around 20 degrees. Moving into the latter half of the week, Thursday's forecast is "mostly cloudy, with a high near 40," I can report with confidence, pulling from the extensive details provided by National Weather Service. Nighttime on Thursday seems to agree to stay partly cloudy, with temperatures expected to fall to around 24.
Approaching the weekend, the forecast shows Friday will likely greet residents with mostly sunny skies and a high trailing up to a more agreeable 42 degrees. The clear skies are set to extend into the night where the temperature will settle around 24. Wrapping up the weekly forecast, Saturday promises a sunny reprieve as temperatures climb higher to settle near 49 degrees.
The comprehensive weather information for Atlanta's upcoming days can be referenced directly from the National Weather Service via their website, where they have published their full assessments.
