Temperature About-Face.

Another cool picture sent in to Channel 3 Eyewitness News Today for our "Santa Paws" celebration. This is Bailey, the 4 year old miniature Yorkie all decked out by owner Becky Jankura. Becky says Bailey wasn't exactly thrilled with the photo shoot, but I'm guessing there was a nice treat waiting because Bailey looks like she was patient. Thanks again Becky for a great shot.
What a 180 we've seen on the thermometers this morning compared to last week. Some of you were in the low teens every morning, this morning most spots were above 50! Clouds and south winds are making for a very mild start. We had some spotty showers before dawn, and near Blue Ridge and Blairsville even a few rumbles of thunder. A few more showers and maybe a thunderstorm move through this afternoon and this evening. Then a dry period from tomorrow through Friday. But Friday night into Saturday another batch of rain and thunderstorms moves through. But right now it looks as though New Year's Eve (night) and New Year's Day will be dry. And looking ahead our warm readings may continue into at least the middle of next week. Could we see a 5 day stretch of 60 degreee or warmer weather? That would be a nice start to 2006.