Alabama – A bitter chill grips north Alabama this morning as Huntsville wakes under clear skies and hard winter cold. The air stings exposed skin, and frost blankets cars, sidewalks, and rooftops across the Tennessee Valley.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures dipped near 22 degrees early, marking one of the coldest mornings so far this December. Roads remain dry, but bridges and overpasses can develop slick patches when temperatures run this low. Drivers should use caution during the early commute and allow extra stopping distance.
Sunshine helps later today, but the cold lingers. Afternoon highs reach the low 50s, offering brief relief before another cool night. Clouds increase tonight, keeping temperatures from falling as sharply, with lows near the mid-30s.
Wednesday trends milder and mostly dry. Highs climb into the mid-50s, and the air feels noticeably less harsh. To be fair, it resembles late fall by afternoon. That warmth, however, sets the stage for the next system.
The most impactful weather arrives Thursday, December 18th. Showers become widespread by afternoon, with thunderstorms possible later in the day. Winds may gust near 25 mph at times, briefly reducing visibility and making travel tricky during peak hours along I-565 and major city routes.
As rain tapers Thursday evening, colder air pushes back in. Temperatures fall toward the low 30s, raising a familiar December concern. Any lingering moisture on roads could refreeze late, creating pockets of black ice by early Friday. This flash-freeze setup is common during winter transitions.
Friday turns sunny but cooler, with highs near the mid-40s. The weekend improves steadily. Saturday and Sunday look mostly sunny and milder, with highs returning to the upper 50s and low 60s—good news for holiday errands and early Christmas travel.
This sharp cold-to-warm-to-cold swing signals winter’s tightening grip across Alabama as December rolls on.
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5-Day Outlook – Huntsville, AL
- Today: Sunny, very cold start, high near 52°
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, milder, high near 54°
- Thursday: Showers, storms possible, high near 61°
- Friday: Sunny, cooler, high near 46°
- Saturday: Sunny, warmer, high near 58°
