First Alert Forecast: 70s today; Much colder air by Friday

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — We’ll have one more chance to enjoy temperatures in the 70s this Veterans Day before a stretch of much colder weather arrives.

Dry and warm for Veterans Day

Clouds will become more noticeable across north Georgia today, but rain is not expected. Afternoon highs will climb into the 70s, making it a comfortable day for outdoor events and activities.

Enjoy the warmth while it lasts: The 70s are expected to disappear from the forecast for a while as colder air arrives.

Spotty showers possible tonight

After sunset, a few showers will develop in the north Georgia mountains. Overnight, that spotty rain could drift as far south as metro Atlanta.

Not everyone will see rain, and dry weather is expected to return by the time you head out for work Thursday morning.

First Alert Weather Days: Friday through Sunday

Friday afternoon will bring a much different feel than Veterans Day. The combination of cold air and wind will make it feel like the 40s, so plan to bundle up if you’ll be outside.

The biggest concern Saturday and Sunday will be freezing temperatures each morning.

If you have early-morning plans, prepare for the cold and consider protecting sensitive outdoor plants and checking on pets before temperatures drop.

Afternoon highs will be better in the 50s, but it could still feel colder with some blustery wind, at times.