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Georgia & Atlanta weekend forecast timeline: 2nd blast of arctic air, frigid temps return

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  January 19, 2024 5:22pm EST
Winter Weather
FOX 5 Atlanta

Wind Chill Advisory for north Georgai

The cold weather early Saturday morning will be compounded by even colder wind chills. Here's the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.

ATLANTA - The next round of arctic air is set to invade North Georgia and metro Atlanta into the weekend, and with the significant drop in temperatures along with the added wind chill, it is going to feel bitterly cold.

Temperatures are expected to remain in the 30s and low 40s for most of Friday. After the sun sets, temperatures will plummet quickly – settling into the teens in most spots. A Wind Chill Advisory will go into effect at 11 p.m. 

Who is under a Wind Chill Advisory?

  • Most of north Georgia, including metro Atlanta
  • 11 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Sunday

Wind chills will drop as low as zero overnight Friday into Saturday morning. There is a real risk of hypothermia and frostbite during this time.

When will temperatures really start to drop?

  • Late Friday night into Saturday morning
  • Coldest day Saturday

How cold is it going to get in Atlanta?

  • Temperatures below freezing
  • Lows in the teens
  • Wind will make it feel colder

North Georgia, including metro Atlanta, could experience about 40 hours of below freezing temperatures from Friday evening through Sunday morning, according to the FOX 5 Storm Team.

"Given the duration of this next round of arctic air, we'll be even more susceptible to pipes freezing around the area," according to FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Joanne Feldman.

Highs are not expected to get above freezing during this time, with lows not reaching above the teens.

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When will the cold snap end?

Temperatures will begin to moderate Sunday, and by Tuesday, the cold will be but a memory. Milder air arrives next week, with slightly above-average temperatures returning. We could see highs in the 60s for the second half of the week along with scattered rain and possible thunderstorms.

The FOX 5 Storm Team will continue to bring you the latest updates on-air, on fox5atlanta.com, and on FOX Local.

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