Snow In GA Thanksgiving Weekend Forecast, Thunderstorms Likely

GEORGIA — The weather forecast for the next several days in Georgia bring the possibility of strong storms, wind gusts and even snow.

The National Weather Center issued a hazardous weather outlook on Wednesday for portions of north and central Georgia.

Showers and a few thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday night as a front approaches and pushes into the area. The primary threats with any storms will be locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

For Thanksgiving Day, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 p.m., then the forecast changes to partly sunny, with a high near 70 degrees.

Another storm system will affect the area late Saturday night and Sunday. At this time, heavy rainfall appears to be the greatest threat, according to the NWS.

"There is still some uncertainty in the storm’s overall strength, so please monitor for any changes to the forecast," the NWS said.

In addition, the coldest air mass of the season is slated to arrive in Monday and Tuesday with the potential for some light snow across the north Georgia mountains late Monday night into early Tuesday. There is also some uncertainty in that system, so monitor for any updates and changes.

7-Day Forecast for the metro Atlanta area

Wednesday afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 a.m. Low around 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thanksgiving Day

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 p.m., then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Thursday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A slight chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Friday night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

Saturday night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

Sunday night

Showers likely, mainly after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Monday

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Monday night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.