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Central Alabama Weather Alert: Frost Risk Grows November 8-9
Gadsden, AL – Residents across portions of central and northeastern Alabama face a sharply increasing risk of frost Sunday morning, Nov. 8, with some communities seeing probabilities as high as 95% as
By Mara Ellison · 2026-11-07T18:10:39.313Z
Gadsden, AL – Residents across portions of central and northeastern Alabama face a sharply increasing risk of frost Sunday morning, Nov. 8, with some communities seeing probabilities as high as 95% as temperatures fall into the 30s.
According to the National Weather Service in Birmingham, frost chances are increasing across portions of central Alabama Saturday night into Sunday morning, with the potential expanding across more communities Sunday night into Monday, Nov. 9.
Gadsden and Northeast Alabama Face Highest Risk
Gadsden has a 90% chance of frost Sunday morning, followed by an 80% chance Monday morning.
Nearby Hamilton faces a 95% probability Sunday, while Jasper has an 80% chance.
Talladega also faces a substantial frost threat, with probabilities reaching 75% Sunday morning and increasing to 85% Monday.
The National Weather Service expects overnight temperatures generally ranging from the lower 30s to near 40 degrees.
Forecasters note that temperatures near 36 degrees can still support frost formation, particularly in sheltered and colder locations.
Frost Threat Expands Monday Morning
The risk could spread across additional communities early Monday.
Birmingham's frost probability increases from 10% Sunday morning to 30% Monday morning.
Selma faces a jump from 50% to 75%, while Tuscaloosa increases from 3% to 25%.
Montgomery has a 15% chance Monday morning, while Auburn remains at just 4%.
Could Temperatures Reach Freezing?
A few traditionally colder locations could fall to approximately 32 degrees, creating the possibility of a light freeze.
The National Weather Service indicates a 30% to 50% chance of freezing temperatures Monday morning in the typically coldest areas along and north of Interstate 20.
Residents should cover or bring sensitive plants indoors and provide adequate shelter for outdoor pets.
The frost threat varies considerably by location, making updated local forecasts especially important through Monday morning.