On Monday afternoon, the weather in Savannah, Georgia, offered a delightful blend of sunshine and mild temperatures. Earlier in the day, a cold front swept across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, ushering in a refreshing wave of cooler, drier air. As a result, temperatures rose to the upper 60s and lower 70s across much of the region, setting the stage for a chilly night ahead.

As Tuesday dawns, residents can expect a crisp and sunny morning. Inland areas will experience temperatures dipping into the lower to mid-40s, while coastal communities will see milder lows in the lower 50s. The clear skies are courtesy of a robust high-pressure ridge dominating the region, maintaining the tranquility brought by Monday’s cold front.

By Tuesday afternoon, temperatures are set to climb, becoming even more pleasant than the previous day, with highs anticipated in the mid to upper 70s. This warm-up trend is expected to continue throughout the week, with afternoon highs from Wednesday through Saturday projected to reach the lower to mid-80s. It’s a notable rise, considering that the average high for mid-November in Savannah typically hovers around 70°F.

The sky will be mainly sunny again due to a strong ridge of high pressure over the region and the weak cold front that moved through Monday morning. Tuesday afternoon’s temperatures will become milder than Monday with highs reaching the mid to upper 70s.

Even warmer conditions are expected as the week goes on. Afternoon high temperatures Wednesday through Saturday will warm into the lower to even middle 80s. The average high temperature in Savannah for mid November is in 70°F.

Changes move in for the weekend ahead of a stronger cold front that is forecast move through on Saturday. A few isolated showers or storms are expected to develop on Saturday afternoon.

Most locations will miss out on rainfall. Most computer forecast guidance indicates that rainfall totals will be between 0.01″ and 0.10″.

Slightly cooler and drier conditions will return on Sunday. Afternoon high temperatures will be back into the 70s, but still trending above normal into the early part of next week.

An overall dry pattern will prevail for the next couple of weeks in Georgia and South Carolina. The drought conditions that have been developing will persist and likely worsen for the rest of fall and throughout winter.