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Water releases planned as drought conditions continue in metro Atlanta

Water releases planned as drought conditions continue in metro Atlanta

The Army Corps of Engineers will release more water from Lake Lanier, a reservoir north of Atlanta, as drought conditions continue across the state.

Columbus, Georgia, Braces for Cold Snap with Widespread Frost and Freezing Conditions

Columbus, Georgia, Braces for Cold Snap with Widespread Frost and Freezing Conditions

Columbus, Georgia, is preparing for a significant cold snap, with temperatures expected to drop considerably through the upcoming weekend. According to forecasters at the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, a cold front is moving through the area, followed by a second, stronger front tonight. This will bring the coldest air of the fall season so far, with afternoon highs projected to be 8 to 10 degrees below average. The Birmingham office, which covers the Alabama side of the region, has issued warnings for gusty winds, followed by widespread frost and freezing conditions. While Thursday saw temperatures around 71 degrees, close to the normal high for November 12, this marks the end of the mild weather. Friday's high is expected to be near 59 degrees, with Saturday morning dropping to approximately 33 degrees, making frost likely. Sunday morning will also see widespread frost before temperatures recover to about 61 degrees in the afternoon.

Freeze Watch Issued for North and Central Georgia

Freeze Watch Issued for North and Central Georgia

A cold front is moving across North and Central Georgia, bringing breezy northwest winds and cooler, dry air. The National Weather Service in Atlanta has issued a Freeze Watch for portions of the region, effective late Friday night into Saturday morning. Temperatures are expected to drop to around 29-32°F (-1.6 to 0°C), with morning lows below freezing anticipated in several areas. This weather pattern is expected to persist through the weekend, with sunny and cool conditions dominating the forecast.

First freeze of the season threatens millions in the US. See where

First freeze of the season threatens millions in the US. See where

Several states are bracing for the coldest temperatures of fall, with millions facing their first freeze of the season.

Frost Expected in Savannah Area This Weekend

Frost Expected in Savannah Area This Weekend

Dry and above-normal temperatures are expected to continue through Thursday in Savannah, Georgia, before a significant drop in temperatures occurs over the weekend. A cold front will move through the region Thursday night, followed by a second front on Friday, bringing cooler air and gusty winds. Saturday and Sunday have been designated as First Alert Weather Days due to the potential for the season's first frost. Frost is most likely west of I-95 on Saturday morning, with the best chances for frost occurring Sunday morning due to clear skies, light winds, and radiational cooling. Temperatures are expected to drop to 36°F (2°C) in Savannah and as low as 33°F (0.5°C) in Statesboro on Sunday morning, with highs in the low 60s°F (around 16°C) during the day.

Winter Chill Grips the East, but a Big Warmup Is Coming

Winter Chill Grips the East, but a Big Warmup Is Coming

A widespread cold snap is expected across the eastern United States this weekend, bringing the season's lowest temperatures so far to many states east of the Mississippi River. Snow is possible in higher elevations and Great Lakes snowbelts, with 3 to 6 inches forecast in parts of the Adirondacks and Catskills and up to 8 inches in western Upper Michigan. Frost and freezing temperatures could also reach parts of the Southeast, including the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. However, El Niño is expected to help bring warmer-than-average temperatures to much of the country east of the Rockies next week.

Could it snow in Atlanta this weekend? Colder temperatures on the way

Could it snow in Atlanta this weekend? Colder temperatures on the way

Colder temperatures are on the way to the South, and with them, some parts of the state will see frost or even snow.

A wintry forecast of snow and cold is about to take a turn

A wintry forecast of snow and cold is about to take a turn

The eastern United States faces several days of wintry weather, but the forecast says change is coming.

First Hard Freeze of the Season Targets the Southeast

First Hard Freeze of the Season Targets the Southeast

A major blast of cold air is set to bring the Southeast its first widespread frost and freeze of autumn this weekend. Temperatures could plunge into the 20s in some areas, with several hours below freezing potentially ending the 2026 growing season. Cities including Atlanta and Raleigh could see lows near the freezing mark, while parts of northern Florida may experience their first frost. Garden flowers and vegetables are at risk, and residents are advised to move potted plants indoors. The cold could also bring the season's first accumulating snow to parts of the southern Appalachians, including western North Carolina and northern Georgia.

Potential Nor'easter Threatens Northeast and Great Lakes with Rain, Wet Snow, and Winds

Potential Nor'easter Threatens Northeast and Great Lakes with Rain, Wet Snow, and Winds

A potential nor'easter is forecast to bring rain, wet snow, and strong winds to the Northeast and Great Lakes regions later this week and into the weekend. This weather event is accompanied by a significant cold air mass settling across the eastern United States. A deep southward plunge in the jet stream, known as a trough, is expected to carve across the East, causing daytime high temperatures to plummet by 20 degrees Fahrenheit from Wednesday to Friday, affecting areas from Chicago to Atlanta. By the weekend, low temperatures could drop into the 30s as far south as the Florida Panhandle. A low-pressure system will develop across the Midwest by Wednesday and intensify as it moves into the Ohio Valley Wednesday night, bringing rainfall from Georgia to Michigan. By Thursday night, another low-pressure area is anticipated to form off the Eastern Seaboard, potentially leading to rain mixing with or changing over to wet snow in parts of the interior Northeast.

White Christmas Likely in Northern U.S., Says Almanac

White Christmas Likely in Northern U.S., Says Almanac

The Farmers’ Almanac has released its early regional assessment for the likelihood of a white Christmas across the United States. According to the publication, northern and mountainous regions, including the Rocky Mountains, northern Midwest, and inland Northeast, have the best chances of snow on the ground on December 25. Conversely, areas in the South, such as Texas, the Gulf Coast, and Florida, are less likely to experience snow. The Almanac combines its seasonal winter outlook with historical snow-cover patterns to create this guide, emphasizing that it is not a confirmed forecast but rather an early prediction. The publication also notes that even neighboring communities, such as mountain and valley areas, can experience different conditions on Christmas morning. To qualify as a white Christmas, the National Weather Service states that at least one inch of snow must be present on the ground.

Georgia will continue to get more diverse — and older, report shows

Georgia will continue to get more diverse — and older, report shows

Georgia became a majority-minority state for the first time last year, and now a new population report says the state will continue to diversify.