Stormy Weather Predicted for Georgia This Winter
Winter is on the way, and weather experts are coming out with their winter 2024-25 weather predictions, including what weather is predicted for Georgia. Everyone from the Farmer’s Almanac to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have come out with weather forecasts, and the meteorologists at AccuWeather just dropped theirs. So, what should you expect for the state this coming winter? Here’s the full forecast and what they say will likely shake out.
Georgia’s Stormy Weather This Winter
The meteorological winter begins before the official winter starts, on Sunday, Dec. 1. According to the weather reporters at AccuWeather, we should expect some twists and turns. “As people prepare their skis and snowblowers with snow on their minds, AccuWeather forecasters predict that the season will be mild for most of the United States, similar to last winter, which was the warmest on record,” they state. “However, that is only part of the story, as waves of frigid air will periodically send freezing air across the country, along with more chances for snow.” In general, AccuWeather says that while it’s going to be a warm winter overall, there will still be pockets of freezing weather.
Specifically, looking at Georgia, for Atlanta, “Temperatures throughout the season could run more than 3 degrees above the historical average for most of the region, including Dallas, New Orleans, Atlanta and Nashville,” AccuWeather states. They note an upside of that is it could lower heating bills for families and businesses. But, they note that for all areas experiencing warmer weather, there’s a risk for damaging thunderstorms. They mention parts of the south and down into the Gulf coast states are having a chance of some damaging thunderstorms. “The widespread warmth will be paired with drier conditions along the Gulf coast states, which could cause drought conditions to grow and expand in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas,” they add.
While the AccuWeather experts predict that forecast for this winter, it’s worth stating the Farmer’s Almanac predicts temperatures up and snowfall down for most of the country this season. So, they agree on having a warm winter, for most of the U.S. “This winter, temperatures will be up and snowfall down throughout most of the United States,” Carol Connare, the Almanac’s editor-in-chief, said. “While there will still be plenty of chilly temperatures and snow for most slopes, the high heating costs associated with the season shouldn’t hit so hard.” Connare also said that they’re predicting “temperate, uneventful winter—potentially a welcome reprieve from the extremes of recent years.”
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