According to the latest extended weather forecast, residents of Atlanta, GA, can look forward to a bright and sunny start to the week. Today's conditions boast a crisp chill in the air, with the National Weather Service predicting a high near 38 degrees. The northwest wind is expected to blow at around 10 mph, "with gusts as high as 20 mph," as reported early this morning on January 7th, 2025.
The clarity of the sky is set to persist into the evening, bringing a mostly clear night and temperatures dropping to a low around 24. Gusts reaching as high as 15 mph will accompany the gentle northwest wind of 5 to 10 mph, making it essential for night dwellers to dress warmly. Sun-lovers will be pleased to continue their enjoyment come Wednesday, with an uninterrupted stretch of sunshine and a high again cresting near 41 degrees. The National Weather Service forecast indicates that the northwest wind isn't taking a break, maintaining its presence at 10 to 15 mph, gusting at peaks up to 20 mph.
Looking ahead to Thursday, conditions are predicted to maintain the streak of sunny skies. The day offers an identical high of 41 degrees, slightly warming up by nightfall with the low settling at around 27 degrees under partly cloudy heavens. However, this relatively stable pattern takes a detour as the week progresses. Friday's forecast ushers in a mix of rain and snow commencing primarily after 1 pm, with an 80% chance of precipitation and a high expected near 36 degrees.
Evening conditions on Friday are turning more severe with the National Weather Service warning of a mix of "rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow before 1am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain." The likelihood of precipitation skyrockets to 90%, and with a low hovering around 30 degrees, residents must prepare for slippery roads and frosty conditions. As the weekend unfolds, Atlantans should prepare for mostly cloudy skies on Saturday with a slight warming trend bringing the high near 39 degrees.
Sunday's forecast brings a return to clearer skies, with a daytime high peaking once more near 41 degrees. The following night is poised to echo the preceding evenings, offering mostly clear conditions and a low of around 27. Kicking off the next week, Monday promises to be mostly sunny with a notably higher high nearing 45 degrees, granting Atlantans a gentle reprieve from the chills of the preceding days. Accompanying coverage can be found on the National Weather Service's website.
