For the first time in several days we’ll get a break from the gloomy and stormy weather of the past several days.

According to this morning’s report from the National Weather Service, we’ll see sunny skies in Cobb County January 4, with the high temperature in the upper 40s.

There has been an update. Since yesterday evening. A hazardous weather outlook was added by the National Weather Service warning of possible black ice on the roadway north of Cobb County early Tuesday morning. We’ve also updated the 7-day forecast below to reflect the latest forecast from the NWS.

7-day forecast

The following is the NWS 7-day weather forecast, centered on Dobbins ARB in Marietta:

Today Patchy frost before 7 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 5 mph.

Thursday A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Thursday Night A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after midnight, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 49.

Saturday Night A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Sunday Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Monday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

About the National Weather Service

The National Weather Service (NWS) is a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The NWS describes its role as follows:

The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, water, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. These services include Forecasts and Observations, Warnings, Impact-based Decision Support Services, and Education in an effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation. The ultimate goal is to have a society that is prepared for and responds to weather, water and climate events.

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