Chilly Morning, Colder Air Ahead

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Residents in Savannah, Georgia and surrounding areas can expect freezing temperatures and wind chills in the 20s throughout the week, with the potential for record lows on Sunday morning. The cold weather is expected to continue into the weekend, with a low-pressure system off the South Carolina coast bringing the possibility of snow on Saturday.

Why it matters

The prolonged cold snap could pose challenges for the local community, including potential power outages, school closures, and disruptions to daily routines. The threat of snow on Saturday could also impact travel and require additional preparations.

The details

Morning lows will dip into the upper 20s to lower 30s for inland communities, with wind chills in the 20s during the morning commute. Afternoon highs will be in the lower 50s under mostly sunny skies. The cold weather is expected to continue through the weekend, with the potential for record low temperatures on Sunday morning.

• Morning lows will be in the upper 20s to lower 30s for inland communities throughout the week.
• Thursday morning lows will be in the upper 20s to lower 30s, with wind chills in the mid 20s.
• Freezing temperatures are expected for the Friday morning commute, followed by highs in the mid 50s.
• Freezing temperatures are possible for inland communities overnight into the early morning hours on Saturday and Sunday.
• Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day, with temperatures in the teens and 20s and the potential to set a new record low.

What’s next

The track of the low-pressure system off the South Carolina coast will determine if the Savannah area sees rain or snow on Saturday.