Atlanta residents can look forward to a mixture of sunny skies and potential showers as they plan their week ahead, according to the latest weather forecasts. With Thanksgiving around the corner, families preparing for outdoor festivities can expect a chilly but clear holiday. The National Weather Service has projected a high of near 50 degrees on Thanksgiving Day with strong northwest winds that could reach up to 20 mph.
The following days continue the trend with clear skies. "Mostly sunny, with a high near 47," describes the NWS forecast for Friday. However, as night falls, residents will experience a slight temperature drop with lows hovering around 30 degrees. The minimal cloud cover of recent nights should provide some stargazers with an unobstructed view of the heavens, but the brisk weather may dissuade all but the most dedicated.
Over the weekend, the weather is expected to shift, as partly sunny conditions dominate Saturday and lead into a cloudier Sunday. Predictions suggest a 40 percent chance of rain showers starting in the afternoon, and these chances increase as the new week commences. As residents plan their commutes, they should prepare for a 50 percent chance of showers on both Sunday night and Monday. For those hoping for clearer skies, the forecast doesn't promise much reprieve. Showers are likely to continue into Tuesday, with a steady "high near 52."
