Brace yourself for a roller coaster ride of temperatures across north Georgia between now and Christmas.
The National Weather Service (NWS) says we are in for a deep freeze this weekend with lows in the teens and 20s. But as we barrel toward Christmas things will warm up again.
“There is a 70 to 80 percent chance of above average temperatures between December 18th and 24th,” the advisory says. “Highs in the 60s or even 70s are possible through this period.”
Seven-day outlook for Gainesville:
Today
Sunny, with a high near 58. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.