Rain Pays a Visit to Area; Flood Watch In Place

Residents of Atlanta and northern parts of the state should be prepared to keep their umbrellas handy today, as a rain system makes its way through the area.

According to forecasters, a flood watch is in place for northern Georgia and all of metro Atlanta. Forecasters say the area can expect anywhere from 2 to 3 inches of rain between now and Saturday evening.

The flood watch means that some rivers, streams and creeks could overflow their banks, leading to some flooding.

Some of the rain may change to snow in some northern counties, as overnight temps dip into the upper 30s Saturday night.

Chill, Light Snow Visit Metro Area

In a flashback to the movie "The Big Chill," Atlanta residents are wondering just where the heat is over the last few days.

Light snow dusted the metro Atlanta area overnight, while sleet was reported in north DeKalb County. The forecast for today is for some rain, which could turn to snow during the evening as temperatures drop.

There were reports overnight of a wintry mix in the northern part of the state, where some roads were shut down.

According to forecasters, the weather will improve over the next few days as far as temperatures go, with highs forecast in the mid 40s. By Thursday, the high should be in the mid 50s.