SAVANNAH, Ga. – Brace yourselves for chilly mornings as temperatures hover around the freezing point today. A brisk northwest breeze makes it feel even colder, with wind chills dropping temperatures by another 5 to 10 degrees. Although the sun will make an appearance this afternoon, don’t expect a major warm-up; highs will only reach the upper 40s to low 50s. The blustery conditions persist, so it’s important to layer up and remember the four P’s: people, pets, pipes, and plants.

As night falls, temperatures are set to plunge even further, dipping into the mid to upper 20s. While the winds will calm, a hard freeze is anticipated by tomorrow morning, marking the coldest start of the week. Despite ample sunshine on New Year’s Eve, temperatures remain chilly with highs sticking to the upper 40s to low 50s. Even as the winds ease, the cold will linger. For those planning to celebrate outdoors on New Year’s Eve, expect temperatures to linger in the upper 30s to low 40s, so make sure to dress warmly.

The silver lining is a warming trend beginning on New Year’s Day. Temperatures will rise to the mid to upper 50s, and by Friday, they’ll return to the mid 60s, which is more typical for this time of year. Looking ahead to Saturday, a new weather system is set to bring increasing clouds, along with the potential for rain and a few storms. Despite this, temperatures will remain mild with highs in the 60s through the weekend into early next week, and overnight lows will stay above freezing.