Atlanta residents can expect a brisk end to the week, with cloudy conditions and temperatures reaching a chilly 36 degrees today, according to the latest extended forecast. The National Weather Service reports scattered flurries before 1 p.m., followed by gradual clearing. Winds from the northwest may reach up to 20 mph, with gusts potentially as high as 35 mph.
As night falls, the skies over Atlanta are expected to remain mostly clear, providing a break from earlier flurries. The low temperature will drop to around 19 degrees, with northwinds gusting up to 25 mph. On Friday, the National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies with a high near 45 degrees, while winds are expected to shift Friday night, bringing a slightly warmer low of around 28 degrees under partly cloudy skies.
The weekend will bring a gradual warming trend, starting with a mostly sunny Saturday and a high of 52 degrees, suitable for outdoor activities. Saturday night, the low is expected to be around 30 degrees. On Sunday, sunny skies are forecasted with a high of 56 degrees.
Looking ahead to next week, Atlanta is expected to experience a warming trend, with sunny skies and highs rising from 62 degrees on Monday to 67 degrees by Tuesday, reaching nearly 70 degrees on Wednesday. This period of sunshine and warmer temperatures will continue through the week. Nighttime temperatures will remain mostly clear, with lows ranging from the low to mid-40s.
