It's finally starting to feel like fall outside, but it may be a short season as winter temperatures are making their way to Georgia later this week.
The state saw a cool-down period this week where temperatures began to dip into the lower 40s and 30s in the northern part of the state, also reaching as low as 42 degrees in central Georgia in places like Macon and Columbus.
Frost advisories have been issued for some of Georgia's northern counties at the beginning of this week, but "the coldest weather of the season thus far looms this weekend," according to the National Weather Service.
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Is it going to snow in Georgia?
"Behind a late week cold front, the coolest temperatures of the season thus far will arrive next weekend," the NWS said as of Tuesday.
"Lows will fall to at or below freezing for most areas."
But, weather officials said the conditions are likely to remain dry. There is a slight chance of rain in North Georgia on Thursday, but snow is unlikely.
Here are the expected temperatures in Atlanta this week:
- Tuesday: high of 71, low of 48
- Wednesday: high of 71, low of 50
- Thursday: high of 64, low of 50
- Friday: high of 54, low of 41
- Saturday: high of 53, low of 35
- Sunday: high of 58, low of 33
Will Atlanta get snow this year?
According to the Farmers' Almanac 2026/2027 Winter Weather Forecast, published at the beginning of September, El Niño weather conditions will play a big part in the winter experience in Georgia.
The southeast is expected to experience "frequent storm systems, muddy fields and occasional surges of cold air." In cases where the cold air meets moisture, those storms could produce sleet, freezing rain or in some cases wet and heavy snow.
This is much more likely for places like Southern California and the Southwest, but is also possible along the Gulf Coast and the Southeast, according to the predictions.
Overall, the weather in the South will be "active and wet" as we near the end of the year.
According to the Farmers' Almanac, the Deep South, Gulf Coast and lower Southeast are all categorized as an area that could possibly see snow in later December or into January of 2027, but it is rare and unlikely.
When it comes to the first frost of the year, Georgia may get to experience crunchy grass before Thanksgiving. The Gulf Coast and Deep South could see the first frost around mid-November to early December, according to the Farmers' Almanac.
Irene Wright is the Atlanta Connect reporter with USA Today’s Deep South Connect team. Find her on X @IreneEWright or email her at ismith@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Could it snow in Atlanta this weekend? Colder temperatures on the way
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