Alabama rain is falling steadily across Huntsville this morning, with wet pavement glistening along I-565 and Memorial Parkway. Temperatures are holding near 60 degrees, and occasional gusts up to 20 mph are pushing showers across Madison County. Drivers are already tapping brakes on slick ramps and bridges.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, showers will taper mainly before midday, with skies gradually clearing this afternoon. Highs reach near 60 before cooler air settles in tonight. Temperatures drop sharply to around 34 degrees under mostly clear skies. Any leftover moisture on elevated roads could briefly refreeze by daybreak, creating isolated slick spots during the early commute.
Sunshine returns Thursday with highs near 58. Clouds increase Thursday night, but dry weather holds through Friday afternoon. Friday turns milder with highs near 61 under partly sunny skies, continuing this February thaw trend across North Alabama.
Valentine’s Weekend looks unsettled. A 40 percent chance of showers develops Saturday afternoon, with highs near 61. Rain becomes more widespread Saturday night, with an 80 percent chance of precipitation and lows near 51. Periods of steady rain may reduce visibility and create ponding on roadways. Plan extra travel time if heading out Saturday evening.
Showers linger into Sunday before partial clearing and highs near 63. Early next week trends warmer, with mid to upper 60s possible by Washington’s Birthday and near 70 by Tuesday. Long-range signals point to temperatures running 10 to 20 degrees above average late next week.
Five Day Outlook for Huntsville, Alabama:
Today: Showers early, then clearing, high near 60.
Tonight: Mostly clear, low around 34.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 58.
Friday: Partly sunny, high near 61.
Saturday: Chance of showers, high near 61.
