Atlanta woke up in a haze early Sunday, March 1, 2026, as patchy fog and cool air settled across much of the metro. Readings near Peachtree City dipped into the upper 40s, about 48°F, but the chill will not last long. The fog is expected to thin shortly after sunrise, giving way to mostly sunny skies and a warm, springlike afternoon with highs near 76°F and light winds.
Foggy Start, Flip-To-Sun Finish
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through 10 a.m. for parts of the area, which means visibility may be cut on bridges, ramps, and busy interchanges during the morning commute. Once the fog lifts, high pressure is set to take over, bringing mostly sunny, dry weather and temperatures climbing into the mid 70s this afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, the fog should dissipate quickly and conditions are expected to stay dry through Monday.
Cooler Monday Before A Big Warm-Up
Monday, March 2, 2026, will feel noticeably cooler in spots where an east side high pressure wedge lingers, with highs slipping back into the low to mid 60s and east winds around 5 to 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. That wedge is expected to erode by midweek, and a strong warm-up will surge into metro Atlanta by Thursday and Friday. Forecasters are calling for highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and rising humidity, with showers and isolated thunderstorms becoming more likely late in the week, from Thursday, March 5, 2026, through the weekend. The late week warmth could run well above normal, although a widespread severe weather threat is not anticipated at this time.
What It Means For Your Commute
If you hit fog on your way out the door this morning, take it slow, use low beams, and leave extra space for braking, especially on ramps and overpasses where visibility drops fast. Flying out early from Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport? It is worth checking with your airline before you head out, since low morning visibility can trigger delays. Otherwise, expect pleasant, almost springlike afternoons through midweek and keep a light rain jacket within reach for late week outdoor plans as showers start to move in.
