HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The morning air across north Alabama feels crisp and still, but clouds on the western horizon tell another story. It’s calm for now — the kind of quiet that comes before a gray, rain-heavy stretch. Those returning home after the Thanksgiving rush should plan for slick roads and slower travel through Sunday as a series of systems slide across the South.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, clouds will increase through Friday evening with a 70–80% chance of rain developing Saturday and lingering into Sunday. Winds will pick up from the south around 10–15 mph, gusting to 20 mph, especially along I-65 and U.S. 72. While thunderstorms aren’t expected to be severe, steady rain could reduce visibility and make travel hazardous at times.
By late Sunday, cooler and drier air filters in behind the departing front. Highs fall from the upper 40s into the low 40s by Monday, signaling an early December cold snap that could bring frost to rural valleys by midweek.
Meteorologists say the shift marks the beginning of a broader early winter pattern, with below-average temperatures likely across much of the eastern U.S. through the first week of December. Residents should keep coats, umbrellas, and windshield scrapers handy — winter’s arrival may be subtle but it’s on the doorstep.
Plan extra time if traveling Sunday, and check conditions before dawn Monday when roads may turn slick in shaded areas.
Five-Day Outlook for Huntsville, Alabama
Friday: Sunny, high 47°F.
Saturday: Showers, gusty winds, high 52°F.
Sunday: Showers likely, high 50°F.
Monday: Slight chance of rain, high 48°F.
Tuesday: Showers possible early, clearing later, high 46°F.
