Thanksgiving to bring chilly, dry, overall delightful weather to metro Atlanta
A pleasantly cool and dry Thanksgiving is in store for those staying in Georgia for the holiday.
It may have felt like we might miss a traditionally chilly holiday that lets you get cozy with family. But a big drop in temperatures is coming overnight Wednesday. So go ahead and pull out those flannels and blankets.
Lows will plunge into the 30s Wednesday night, and Thursday’s highs are expected to stay in the 40s and 50s around Atlanta and the low 60s to the south, according to the National Weather Service.
“Haven’t needed that heavy winter coat for a couple of weeks, but go find it today because we’re going to need it over the next couple of days,” Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan said.
The average peak temp for this time of year is 61 degrees in the metro area.
It will also be drier.
“Thanksgiving will feature weather to truly be thankful for,” Weather Service meteorologists report. “Mostly sunny skies — perfect for any family photos being taken outdoors!”
Tuesday saw waves of rain and storms blow across the state as a cold front clashed with the warmth we’ve been dealing with for the last several days. That made for some heavy downpours in some locations and led to a brief ground stop at several airports, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The same storm system caused travel headaches across large swaths of the country amid what experts said was the busiest day for airports. Wednesday is expected to be the heaviest road travel day.
Starting on Thursday, it will be so dry the National Weather Service is warning to monitor fire weather conditions since humidity is projected to be low. With nearly 82% of the state under some level of drought, there is plenty of fuel for wildfires.
Rain should be back in the forecast by Sunday, just in time for many travelers’ trips home. Around Atlanta, there is a 40% chance of showers that is expected to linger at least into the first half of the week.
