Tonight

16 °F

Cloudy, Rain/Snow Mix Likely

Thursday

27 °F

Mostly Cloudy, Chance of Snow

Thursday Night

18 °F

Mostly Clear, Cold

Friday

34 °F

Mostly Sunny

Technical Forecast Discussion Meet the Forecaster

Issued: 8pm on Wednesday, December 4th 2024

Forecast Discussion

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a wind advisory in effect until 7:00am EST with west winds of 15 to 20mph with gusts up to 45mph with a strong arctic cold frontal passage tonight. A special weather statement has also been issued with possible small objects being blown around due to the gusty winds and slick roadways as temperatures will rapidly fall overnight with rain transitioning to snow. Morning hazards include slick roadways and wind chills in the single digits.

Tonight a strong Alberta clipper will be coming through Athens tonight, this system will bring heavy rain, strong winds, and cold snowy conditions on the back side. Accumulation up to half an inch is possible and should significant snow come through our area overnight it could result in whiteout conditions. Cold temperatures down to 16F are possible in the morning so make sure to take adequate care to keep yourself warm. Thursday morning an additional up to 2″ of snow is possible although closer to 1″ is more likely road travel could be hazardous Thursday morning so take precautions and follow local guidance. Friday will be clear but still cold and warmer weather isn’t expected until Sunday.

Detailed Forecast

Tonight it will be cloudy with a 100% chance of heavy rain-snow mix. Winds from the W at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Low 16°F

Thursday it will be clear with a 50% chance of morning light snow showers. Winds from the W at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. High 27°F

Thursday Night it will be clear with no precipitation. Winds from the W at 5 to 10 mph. Low 18°F

Friday it will be clear with no precipitation. Winds from the W at 5 to 10 mph. High 34°F

Extended Forecast

Friday it will be mostly sunny with no precipitation. High near 34°F with a low near 18°F

Saturday it will be mostly sunny with no precipitation. High near 38°F with a low near 25°F

Sunday it will be cloudy with an 80% chance of rain showers. High near 50°F with a low near 36°F