Gadsden, AL – A late-season cold snap is expected to bring frost conditions to parts of northern and central Alabama early Sunday morning, prompting a Frost Advisory from the National Weather Service.
According to the National Weather Service offices in Huntsville and Birmingham, temperatures are forecast to dip to around 36°F between 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. CDT on Sunday, April 13. The advisory covers multiple counties including DeKalb, Jackson, Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, St. Clair, Talladega, Clay, and Randolph.
Cities under the advisory include Gadsden, Scottsboro, Fort Payne, Anniston, Roanoke, and Talladega. Frost is likely to form during the early morning hours, potentially damaging sensitive outdoor vegetation.
Officials recommend covering tender plants or bringing them indoors before temperatures begin to drop overnight. Even brief exposure to frost can be enough to kill unprotected seedlings or flowering plants.
This advisory follows a week of mild spring temperatures, making the sudden dip more significant for gardeners and agricultural workers. While frost advisories are not uncommon in April, residents should remain alert to temperature swings that can impact spring planting and outdoor plans.
Stay tuned to local forecasts and consider taking early precautions Saturday evening.
