Atlanta residents can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions over the coming days, with chances of showers transitioning to clearer skies. Today began with a 50 percent chance of showers clearing up to mostly sunny skies and a high near 52 degrees, with west winds reaching up to 15 mph, according to NWS weather forecasts.
Tonight, the forecast calls for a slight chance of rain showers before 2 am, possibly switching to snow showers as the temperature drops to a low of around 29. Northwest wind will prevail around 5 to 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph with a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Heading into Sunday, the skies are expected to clear up, boasting a mostly sunny day with a high near 40 and similar wind conditions.
The clear conditions are set to extend into Martin Luther King Day, which will be sunny with a pleasant high near 46 degrees, although the nighttime temperatures will experience a significant dip in temperature to around 23 degrees following Monday night. Atlantans should enjoy the sunlight while it lasts, as Tuesday maintains the sunny trend with a high near 41 before falling to a low of 24 degrees overnight, as per NWS.
Midweek forecasts predict mostly sunny conditions for Wednesday, with highs around 51 degrees; however, the weather could take a turn as we approach Wednesday night, where there is a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 am while the clouds gather, and temperatures hold at a steady low around 35. The possibility of rain increases slightly to 30 percent on Thursday, coupled with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 52, and nighttime chances of showers remain at 20 percent with lows around 36 degrees.
By the week's end, Friday seems to offer some respite from precipitation, projecting mostly sunny conditions and a high near 54 degrees. As Atlantans navigate this variable weather pattern, staying informed on the latest forecasts can help with planning outdoor activities and appropriate attire for the changing conditions.
