Will Augusta have snow on Christmas? A look at the current forecast

Alexandra Koch, Augusta Chronicle
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A major cold front is forecasted to pass through Georgia during the holiday weekend, but locals in hope of seeing snow are likely to just be cold. The National Weather Service is anticipating temperatures to drop to the low 20s at night during the end of the week.

While rain and wind are predicted to hit Augusta Wednesday night and continue through Thursday night, by Friday, sunny skies are in the forecast.

Current forecast according to the National Weather Service:

Friday night – Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

Saturday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

Saturday night – Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

Christmas Day – Sunny, with a high near 38.

Sunday night – Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

To see hourly and weekly National Weather Service forecasts, visit bit.ly/3WyVUzH and select Augusta, GA on the dropdown menu.

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National Weather Service's midrange low temperature forecast shows the estimated low temperatures for Christmas morning 2022.
National Weather Service's midrange low temperature forecast shows the estimated low temperatures for Christmas morning 2022.

Local officials warn citizens about below freezing temperatures

Just because Augusta isn't getting much wintry precipitation doesn't mean locals and travelers shouldn't beware.

Columbia County sent out a news release Thursday morning, warning citizens about the low temperatures.

"Forecasters from the US National Weather Service project extremely cold and windy weather this week into next week," according to the release. "Steady winds of around 20 mph are expected Friday, December 23, 2022 and Saturday, December 24, 2022 which will make the temperatures feel like single digits."

FILE - In February 1973, a winter storm dumped about 14 inches of snow across the area.
FILE - In February 1973, a winter storm dumped about 14 inches of snow across the area.

The county urges locals to wear multiple layers of warm clothing to mitigate the cold and wind chill while outside and prepare their homes with insulation, caulking and weather stripping to keep out the cold.

It also advised residents to refrain from using outdoor heaters or an oven to heat the inside of homes.

"Columbia County Emergency Management Agency encourages you to stay indoors if you can and avoid long exposure to the freezing temperatures and windy conditions," according to the release. "In addition, don’t forget your furry friends. If you’re cold, they’re cold. Please bring your pets inside."

For more information about winter weather preparedness, visit the National Weather Service's fact page at weather.gov/wrn/getting_traction.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Will Augusta see a white Christmas? A look at the current forecast