Atlanta could see the coldest New Year's Day in 16 years

ATLANTA — Bundle up, everyone! Severe Weather Team 2 is expecting a cold start to 2018.

We're tracking when metro Atlanta could see temperatures in the teens, on Channel 2 Action News. 

Severe Weather Team 2 meteorologist Brad Nitz said Atlanta could see the coldest New Year's Day in about 16 years.

"A colder air mass will swing through tomorrow night and by Sunday morning, that cold air is blowing in and we'll be down into the upper 20s," Nitz said.

What viewers only get on Channel 2 Action News: 

• Updated hour-by-hour cloud and precipitation forecast models showing the potential for a rain, snow shower on New Year's Eve.
• New Year's Eve, New Year's Day forecasts showing chilly temperatures for the Peach Drop.
• Timing for how long the below-average, cold temperatures last.

Models continue to trend toward a drier scenario New Year's Eve. Nitz said a few flakes are possible, but impact is not expected.

"It looks like it's a  too dry, not enough moisture for that to materialize," Nitz said.

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