Savannah Braces for Cold Front Ahead of Easter Weekend

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Savannah, Georgia is expecting a cold front to arrive late on Easter Sunday, bringing a 40% chance of rain later in the day. The forecast also calls for mostly sunny skies on Thursday and Friday, with increasing cloud cover and a 30% chance of rain on Friday. Saturday is expected to be mostly sunny, while Monday morning could see wet conditions, especially along the coast and southwest of I-16, with a 50% chance of rain.

Why it matters

The approaching cold front and potential for rain over the Easter holiday weekend could impact travel plans, outdoor activities, and celebrations in the Savannah area. Residents and visitors will need to monitor the weather forecasts closely to prepare accordingly.

The details

According to Meteorologist Jamie Ertle, Thursday and Friday are expected to be mostly sunny, with highs in the low 80s. However, Friday will see increasing cloud cover and a 30% chance of rain. Saturday is forecast to be mostly sunny with a high of 83 degrees. The cold front is likely to arrive late Sunday into early Monday, bringing a 40% chance of rain later in the day on Easter Sunday. Monday morning could be wet, especially along the coast and southwest of I-16, with a 50% chance of rain. The rest of the week is expected to be mostly sunny, with highs in the 70s.

• Thursday: 59/81 mostly sunny
• Friday: 63/81 mostly sunny then mostly cloudy, 30% chance of rain
• Saturday: 62/83 mostly sunny
• Easter Sunday: 63/84 mix of sun and clouds, with a 40% chance of rain later in the day
• Monday morning: 59/70 morning showers then afternoon sunshine, 50% chance of rain

What’s next

Residents and visitors in the Savannah area should continue to monitor the weather forecasts leading up to the Easter weekend to stay informed about any potential impacts from the approaching cold front and rain chances.