Residents in Georgia are waking up to frosty conditions today, with temperatures dipping below freezing in many areas.
Widespread frost is expected before 10 a.m. today. After that, skies will clear, bringing sunshine and a high near 48 degrees. Winds will be light, coming out of the east at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
Tonight’s Outlook: Temperatures are set to drop even further tonight. Frost is likely again after 10 p.m., with lows near 27 degrees. Winds will calm, making for a still but frigid night.
Christmas Eve: The Christmas Eve forecast shows a warming trend. While Santa may be coming down from the North Pole, a cold front is not joining him. The day starts with frost, but sunshine is expected, pushing highs to about 56 degrees. Winds will remain light, shifting west at around 5 miles per hour.
Tuesday night will stay mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to around 33 degrees.
Christmas Day Forecast: Expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs near 55 degrees. There’s a slight chance of showers—around 20 percent—after 1 p.m. Winds will be calm but may pick up slightly from the east in the morning.
Why It Matters: Colder temperatures today and at night mean residents should take precautions against freezing conditions, especially for exposed pipes and sensitive plants. Travelers should also prepare for chilly mornings and frost-covered roads.
B.T. Clark
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.