Alabama – Low clouds hang over North Alabama this morning, dulling the skyline and keeping the air feeling heavier than it looks. In Huntsville, temperatures hover near the upper 40s, cool enough to require jackets but mild enough to avoid icy problems for now.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, skies stay partly cloudy through the morning before brighter breaks develop. Highs reach the low 60s today, with light northeast winds offering little bite. Roads remain dry, though cooler pavement may feel slick in shaded spots early.
Tonight turns clearer and colder. Temperatures drop into the low 30s, bringing a brief freeze risk across Madison County and surrounding valleys. Frost may form on vehicles and lawns, especially outside city centers. Drivers heading out early Sunday should remain alert on bridges and overpasses.
Sunday begins cool but improves steadily. Clouds increase during the day, and highs climb into the mid-50s. Winds relax, and travel conditions remain quiet as winter loosens its grip heading into the new workweek.
By Monday, the pattern shifts. Mostly sunny skies push highs back into the low 60s, and the air feels noticeably milder by afternoon. Tuesday and Wednesday continue the warming trend, with temperatures rising into the mid to upper 60s. While skies turn mostly cloudy, rain holds off until later in the week.
The first full week of 2026 looks more like early spring than midwinter for North Alabama. Still, quick temperature swings mean early mornings can surprise drivers.
Plan layers for cool starts and milder afternoons. Watch for frost during early travel windows. Winter remains nearby, even as warmer air takes control.
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Five Day Outlook for Huntsville, Alabama
Today: Partly sunny, high near 61
Sunday: Increasing clouds, high near 54
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 61
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 66
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 69
