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Alabama Weather Alert: Huntsville Freeze Warning Nov. 15-19
HUNTSVILLE, AL — Frost covered windshields, frozen grass and temperatures plunging into the 20s have brought a significant November freeze to northern Alabama.
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-11-15T11:45:15.259Z
HUNTSVILLE, AL — Frost covered windshields, frozen grass and temperatures plunging into the 20s have brought a significant November freeze to northern Alabama.
A National Weather Service Freeze Warning remains in effect through 8 a.m. Sunday, November 15, across portions of northern Alabama.
The immediate freeze threat will ease, but several additional frosty mornings are expected before temperatures climb toward 70 degrees Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, temperatures as low as 27 degrees were expected within the warning area.
The warning covers Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, Lauderdale, Colbert and several neighboring counties.
Freeze Warning Brings Risk to Plants and Outdoor Plumbing Huntsville's Madison County Executive Airport reported 28 degrees early Sunday, with calm winds and fair skies.
Those readings confirm widespread freezing conditions across portions of the Tennessee Valley.
The National Weather Service warns that frost and freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and potentially damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents should protect tender plants and check exposed outdoor water connections.
Although the warning expires Sunday morning, the colder pattern isn't finished.
More Frost Expected Monday and Tuesday Temperatures should rebound toward 59 degrees Sunday afternoon under sunny skies.
However, another cold period develops Sunday night, with temperatures falling near 32 degrees.
Patchy frost is expected after 2 a.m. Monday.
Monday brings sunshine and a high near 61 degrees, but frost could remain in some areas before 8 a.m.
Another chilly morning follows Tuesday, November 17.
Temperatures fall near 33 degrees Monday night, with patchy frost possible after 1 a.m.
Tuesday morning brings additional frost before 7 a.m., followed by sunshine and a high near 65 degrees.
Wednesday Brings a Noticeable Warmup By Wednesday, November 18, Huntsville should reach approximately 68 degrees.
That's a substantial improvement from Sunday's freezing conditions.
Thursday continues the warming trend, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures approaching 70 degrees.
For drivers traveling Interstate 565, Interstate 65 and U.S. 72, the outlook suggests generally dry conditions.
Frost may require extra windshield clearing time during early commutes.
However, widespread icy roads are not specifically predicted.
No accumulating snow, freezing rain or local tornado threat appears in the supplied five day outlook.
Five Day Huntsville Weather Outlook: Nov. 15 19 Sunday, Nov. 15: Freeze Warning until 8 a.m. CST. Widespread morning frost, then sunny. High 59°F. Low 32°F Sunday night. Monday, Nov. 16: Patchy frost before 8 a.m., then sunny. High 61°F. Low 33°F, with frost developing after 1 a.m. Tuesday. Tuesday, Nov. 17: Morning frost before 7 a.m., followed by sunshine. High 65°F. Clear Tuesday night, low 35°F. Wednesday, Nov. 18: Sunny and warmer. High 68°F. Mostly clear Wednesday night, low 39°F. Thursday, Nov. 19: Mostly sunny, high 70°F. Mostly clear Thursday night, low 41°F. Looking Ahead: Nov. 20 21 Friday brings additional sunshine and temperatures near 71 degrees.
Saturday continues the mild pattern, with sunny skies and a high near 72 degrees.
The supplied outlook shows no precipitation through Saturday.
For now, northern Alabama residents should remain mindful of repeated frost before the warmer afternoons arrive.
Did your neighborhood drop into the 20s this morning? Are you seeing frost covered cars or frozen plants? Tell us in the comments!