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Georgia’s Christmas Weather Outlook

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December 21, 2024
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Georgia residents are waking up to biting cold this weekend, with temperatures plunging into the 20s and 30s. A low-pressure system moving off the Northeast coast has left the state under a blanket of cold air. Highs will struggle to hit the low 50s, and a breeze could make it feel even colder.

❄️ Why It Matters

Freezing temperatures bring risks of frost, slick roads, and damage to plants. Residents should take steps to protect outdoor pipes and pets, especially overnight when lows approach freezing.

🌬️ What’s Happening:

  • Morning lows are dipping into the 20s and 30s statewide.
  • Daytime highs this weekend will reach the low 50s, but wind chills may drop those numbers further.
  • Overnight lows near freezing are expected through Monday morning.

🎄 Christmas Forecast

The cold will ease up heading into Christmas, bringing more comfortable weather for travelers and celebrations.

  • Monday: Highs in the mid-50s.
  • Tuesday: Climbing into the low 60s.
  • Next Weekend: Temperatures could reach the mid-60s, while nighttime lows stay chilly in the 40s and 50s.

☀️ Christmas Outlook

  • Christmas Eve: Mostly sunny skies with highs near 60°.
  • Christmas Morning: Lows in the upper 30s to low 40s.
  • Christmas Day: Partly cloudy skies with a slim chance of showers, but no widespread rain is expected.

🌧️ The Week Ahead

  • Isolated showers are possible Thursday and Friday.
  • Rain chances increase slightly next weekend, though widespread storms are unlikely.
  • Highs will stay in the 60s, with nighttime temperatures near 50°.

🗺️ The Big Picture

Georgia is facing a quick dose of winter before a gradual warm-up as Christmas approaches. While the weekend will feel more like January, milder weather later in the week will give holiday plans a green light. Those hoping for snow are out of luck, but sunny skies and warmer temperatures make this forecast a win for anyone traveling or hosting celebrations.


Georgia residents are waking up to biting cold this weekend, with temperatures plunging into the 20s and 30s. A low-pressure system moving off the Northeast coast has left the state under a blanket of cold air. Highs will struggle to hit the low 50s, and a breeze could make it feel even colder.
B.T. Clark
Publisher at The Georgia Sun

B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.

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