Alabama – Early fog drifts across the Tennessee Valley this morning, softening the streetlights over Huntsville as travelers begin their Thanksgiving week drives. The air feels still and damp, with a mild chill that hints at a cool, bright holiday stretch before conditions turn wetter by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Thanksgiving Day will stay sunny and comfortable, with highs near 50°F and a light north wind. It’s ideal weather for road trips along I-565 and U.S. 72, or for gathering outside before the next shift in pattern arrives.
Through Friday, skies remain mostly clear with temperatures climbing into the mid-40s during the day and dropping into the 20s and 30s at night — the kind of brisk, late-fall chill perfect for firepits, parades, and early Christmas decorating. But by Saturday, moisture begins moving north, bringing a 40–60% chance of showers to North Alabama. Rain could dampen outdoor plans and slow travel, especially for shoppers and visitors heading home after the holiday.
Sunday looks wetter still, with widespread rain and possibly a few embedded thunderstorms across northern counties. Temperatures will hover near the upper 40s, then fall sharply into the 30s as the system exits late Sunday night.
Forecasters are also watching a major Arctic front expected December 1–5, which could send freezing air deep into the central U.S. and even trigger early snow across parts of the Midwest and Appalachians. While Alabama stays mostly mild, the colder air could reach the Deep South by early next week — a clear sign that winter’s transition is underway.
For now, travelers can expect a bright and calm Thanksgiving before rain and cooler air close out the weekend.
