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Atlanta weather: Cold snap continues ahead of rainy weekend

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  November 28, 2023 7:26pm EST
Weather
FOX 5 Atlanta

Cold blast in Georgia continues

It will be another night to bundle up in Georgia with temperatures expected to dip below freezing overnight.

ATLANTA - Georgians will want to bundle up for another cold night with temperatures expected to drop below freezing by early Wednesday morning, but that will change by the end of the week.

it will be the coldest temperatures of the season, dropping about 10 to 15 degrees below average for late November.

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How long will this cold snap last in Atlanta?

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The below average temperatures across north Georgia are expected to continue for the next couple of days with lows expected to be in the mid-20s closer to Atlanta and dropping into the upper teens in the mountains.

Wind gusts of up to 25 mph are possible, making it feel even colder. Wind chill factors overnight could drop in the mid-teens to mid-20s.

WARMING CENTERS OPEN IN METRO ATLANTA AND NORTH GEORGIA FOR NOV. 28, 2023

The sun will come out on Wednesday morning, warming things up to the mid-50s. The winds will calm going into the evening hours with another night of temperatures at or just below freezing.

When is the next chance of rain in Atlanta?

Thursday will be the last sunny day for a while with highs near 60 and lows in the mid-40s.

Early Friday morning, the clouds will begin to build, and the chance of showers jumps to 90%.

Chance of rain increases into the weekend

The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a series of rain chances starting Friday and into the weekend.

The rain chance continues as temperatures return to a more seasonable norm.

There is a slight chance for thunderstorms to hit Friday through the weekend. Some downpours could be very heavy and could lead to localized flooding and a rise in local waterways. 

Right now, most areas will see one to two inches of rain, but up to four inches of rain could fall in some areas.

Rainfall totals expected over the weekend

The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the potential for heavy rains going into and through the weekend.

This rain is much needed and could potentially help end the exceptional drought felt in some areas.

This system is still developing and could change. Make sure to keep up with the FOX 5 Storm Team for the very latest and download the FOX 5 Storm Team app.