Atlanta is set for a week of inconsistent weather, commencing with showers and a cloudy sky today. According to the National Weather Service, locals can expect to see a 70% chance of precipitation, with the possibility of accumulating between a quarter and half an inch of rainfall. The high is projected to be near 50 degrees with light winds shifting from calm to a north direction at around 5 mph.
The chance of showers persists into the night, with a 40 percent likelihood, particularly after 1 am. The skies will remain cloudy, and temperatures are set to drop to around 44 degrees. Winds will be relatively still, then become northeast at about 5 mph. As Friday approaches, showers continue to be likely before 1 pm with a 60% chance of precipitation and a high around 51 degrees.
Weather patterns over the weekend intensify, starting with a 20 percent chance of showers on Friday night and a low near 36 degrees. Anticipate gusty winds around 5 mph that might reach up to 15 mph. Saturday will also be cloudy with a high near 40, yet the probability of rain climbs to 60%, accompanied by stronger east winds of 10 to 15 mph, gusts peaking as high as 25 mph.
Significant changes roll in on Saturday night as the forecast predicts rain or freezing rain before 1 am, turning to freezing rain between 1 am and 4 am, then switching back to rain showers after 4 am. Temperatures are expected to hit a low around 30 degrees, with the chance of precipitation at a resolute 100%. Showers are due to stay through Sunday with a high of 42, and the possibility of rain and snow showers on Sunday night before 1 am amidst mostly cloudy conditions, and a low around 21 degrees. The likelihood of precipitation is estimated at 50%.
As the new week begins, Atlantans can finally look forward to clearer skies. Monday is anticipated to be mostly sunny with a high near 34 degrees, transitioning into a mostly clear Monday night with a low around 15. The clear trend should carry into Tuesday with sunny skies and a high near 39 degrees, while Tuesday night may see some clouds with a low around 22. Wednesday brings us to partly sunny conditions and a high near 44 degrees, closing out a week of variable and erratic weather patterns.
