Birmingham, Alabama – A noticeable warm-up could bring an early taste of spring to Alabama beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, as above-average temperatures settle across the state through Monday, March 2.
According to NOAA’s 6- to 10-day outlook issued Friday, above-normal temperatures are favored across much of the Deep South during the Thursday-to-Monday stretch, while precipitation trends near seasonal averages. That pattern supports several days of mild afternoons without a strong signal for prolonged heavy rainfall.
Statewide, highs may reach the low to mid-70s across central and southern Alabama, including Montgomery, Mobile and Dothan. In Birmingham, afternoon temperatures could run 5 to 10 degrees above late-February averages, especially along the I-65 corridor. Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley may also see warmer-than-usual afternoons, though cooler nights will continue in northern counties.
Rainfall appears closer to typical late-winter levels, meaning passing systems are possible but widespread soaking rain is not strongly indicated at this time. Drivers along I-20 and I-10 should still monitor for patchy morning fog in low-lying areas if skies clear overnight and winds remain light.
Residents can take advantage of the milder stretch for outdoor plans, but late-winter variability remains possible. The warmer pattern is expected to hold through March 2, with additional updates if stronger systems organize across the Gulf Coast or Southeast.
