GA may get snow soon. Here’s the upcoming winter forecast from NWS, Farmer’s Almanac
Georgia began 2026 with unseasonably warmer-than-normal conditions, but a major shift toward cooler weather is expected soon.
The National Weather Service predicts a sharp turn to colder-than-normal weather across Georgia starting this week and hanging around through the weekend.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which predicts a chillier, drier Southeast overall, says flurries could be possible in northern Georgia during late January.
Short range forecast
Expect well-below-average temps Thursday and Friday, repeating into the weekend as another front pushes through.
Conditions:
- Lows in the 20s
- Highs in the 40s
- Gusty winds.
- Isolated flurries or light snow showers in the mountains
- Moderate chances of precipitation across the west central region.
Medium range forecast
The forecast suggests a cool, mostly dry stretch for the northern and central regions of Georgia over the next few weeks, with highs trending 5 to 10 degrees below seasonal norms.
Conditions:
- Lows in the 20s to 30s
- Highs in the 40s-50s
- Low rain chances
- Higher fire risk
- La Niña patterns keep wintry risks elevated in the mountains
Long range forecast
NWS Peachtree City forecasts above-average temperatures through February’s end with below-normal precipitation odds.
- Temperatures averaging 2-4 degrees warmer than usual
- Drier conditions likely in the south and central regions
- La Niña could potentially deliver brief cold outbreaks
- Concentrated scattered showers rather than prolonged storms, resulting in near or below average precipitation
Although it may be unlikely, it is not out of the questions. After all, Columbus has endured a few snowstorms over the years, and it was just last year we saw a pretty heavy dusting.