Georgia
Will it snow in Georgia this Christmas? What the 10-day weather forecast predicts
From simple to “Griswold” these light displays are full of cheer
From the Islands to Richmond Hill residents have gone all out to decorate their homes for the holidays.
While a cold front moves across Savannah and the Golden Isles throughout the weekend and the early part of Christmas week, the forecast for snow looks bleak.
The temperature will be around 53 degrees on Christmas Eve, but it will warm to 63 degrees Christmas morning in Savannah, according to AccuWeather’s 10-day forecast.
Low temperatures are forecasted to be in the low 40s each morning. Its forecasted for dry weather both days, with intervals of cloud and sunshine.
A cold front will pass through Georgia late Saturday and bring colder temperatures to the state for the weekend, with lows in Savannah dropping into the mid-20s and highs on Sunday and Monday only reaching the upper-40s.
In other parts of the state it is expected to be cooler but no precipitation in the forecast. Athens will only reach a high of 44 on Christmas Eve but is expected to reach 53 on Christmas Day.
Augusta is expecting highs in the 50s both days while Dalton will have a high of 47 on Christmas Eve and reach 54 on Christmas Day.
Hiawassee will reach 50 on Christmas Day, with a chance of a passing shower in the evening.
But, sadly for many in the state, no snow.
Has it snowed on Christmas in Georgia?
While it’s rare, the last significant event was in 2010 when Athens received two inches of snow on Christmas Day while Atlanta received a little more than an inch.
An ice storm in 1962 affected north Georgia, according to the National Weather Service, which had its biggest impact in Gainesville, downing numerous trees and powerlines and causing power outages.
A snow storm in Savannah just before Christmas in 1989 remained on the ground Christmas Day, and remains the only measurable snow on the day in recorded history.
What is the average temperature on Christmas Day in Georgia?
Average highs across north Georgia are in the mid-40s while the southern half of the state is typically in the mid-50s, according to the NWS.
Average low temperatures range from the mid-20s for north Georgia to mid-40s for south Georgia.
Ryne Dennis is the Deep South Connect Team Editor for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X@RyneDennis and email atrdennis@onlineathens.com.