According to this morning’s report from the National Weather Service, the forecast is for patchy frost in the morning, sunny during the day in Cobb County, with a high of 53 degrees

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 53. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Saturday A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

Saturday Night Rain likely before 2 a.m., then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

M.L.King Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

Monday NightMostly clear, with a low around 25.

TuesdaySunny, with a high near 46.

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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