Weather models show chance of snow on Christmas Eve in north Georgia

Next week starts with the first day of winter and ends with Christmas Day, so of course, the chance of wintery precipitation including snow has crept into the forecast.

While Sunday will be quiet weather-wise with a mostly cloudy sky and milder temps, big changes are on the way for Christmas Eve and Day.

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Expect a slight warm-up on the first day of winter on Monday with highs in the mid-to-upper 50s and lows in the mid-to-upper 30s through Wednesday.

The next rain in the forecast comes on Thursday with the possibility that it will change over to snow.

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Long range models still differ on timing and intensity of rain possibly changing over to snow.  Thinking most areas will see a flurry by Thursday night.  It will be cold and dry on Christmas Day.

If Santa doesn’t bring the snow with him, he definitely will bring the cold. Christmas Day, highs will be in the upper 30s and lows in the lower 20s.

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