Tracking freeze threat: Approaching cold fronts drop temps

Let's talk a little weather back with meteorologist Marquis Sumida, where we had another cool start today. A cool start today, but that's just the tip of the iceberg for what lies in front of us. Get used to it It definitely felt like a cool autumn morning with temperatures in the upper 40s, low 50s. But by the time the weekend rolls in, we'll say goodbye to the 40s completely and hello to the 30s. Here's a look at your weekend temperature shift today. Right now, out the door, 68 degrees, so a mild afternoon for us here in North Georgia, partly or mostly cloudy skies. The weekend shows the sunshine back in the picture. But don't let the sunshine fool you. We are anticipating a sharp temperature drop, especially overnight, as we fall back into the middle of the 30s here in the metro, lower 30s to be exact, and not too much warmer across your afternoon, 55-degree temperatures. And here's why. We do have a small chance for rain with this next cold front moving in. That's going to decrease your temperatures overnight and to start off your Thursday. And we do see that sliver across our northernmost communities. But it's not just one front that we're anticipating. It's actually two right on the heels of the first. First, here comes the second one. Not too much moisture associated with this. For us in North Georgia, we will see the chance for mixed winter precipitation north in the Appalachian Mountains across eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. But for us, this will be the coolest that we've been so far throughout the fall season. Better chance for snow, of course, as you head further north into the Appalachian Mountains just above 2,500 feet. We could see that chance for a flurry, a couple snowflakes here and there, very slim for Probably less in northern Georgia, but much better chance as you head into North Carolina and Tennessee there. Over the next two days, though, you'll start to feel that shift in the afternoon. Small chance for a morning shower. This is going to be before sunrise, so 20% coverage of showers here in North Georgia on Thursday morning. By Friday, we dry out, and here comes the cooling process. We will see temperatures back down in the low 50s Friday in the afternoon. But what about the weekend? You need the winter attire, the jacket, the hats. Scarf and gloves, depending on where you are. Lots of 20s on the board. Carrollton, you'll start off sunny, but man, it is going to be frigid. 29 degrees outside. Rome, 28. Dalton, Blairsville. You guys are back in the 20s as well. Blairsville, one of the coolest places to be on Saturday morning as you shift into the low 20s. And for those of us who want to head out towards Athens to watch our Bulldogs take on Missouri, well, temperatures in the afternoon, not that warm, right? Keep in mind, your seasonal average for this time of year is in the mid and the upper 60s. 57 is going to be your high. So lots of sunshine. Grab the sunglasses, but definitely hang on to the heavy coats in the afternoon. Sunday morning, check this out. You'll drop into the 20s across our northernmost communities. Very strong chance that we will have not just a frost warning, but a freeze warning, if not a hard freeze warning, with cooler weather coming your way and wind chill values that could make it feel like you're down in the teens. Just to give you guys a synopsis on what to expect. Frost advisories when you're just above the freezing level. All right, Marquise, thanks so much.