Alabama – Soft morning light spreads across the Tennessee Valley as a cool breeze rustles dry leaves along neighborhood curbs in Huntsville. The air feels calm and crisp, yet hints of warmth linger as November’s transition season quietly unfolds. With Thanksgiving travel starting to accelerate across North Alabama, residents should watch for a quick shift in conditions early next week.
According to the National Weather Service Huntsville office, today will warm steadily under mostly sunny skies, pushing highs into the mid-70s. According to forecasters, southwest winds will strengthen during the afternoon, sending occasional gusts through open fields and across the I-65 corridor. Sunday brings another mild, bright day, offering a great window for outdoor chores, early Christmas decorating, or leaf cleanup before weather becomes more unsettled.
According to emergency managers, a subtle pattern change arrives Monday as winds ease and clouds begin spreading north. A modest Fall Cold Snap could develop Monday night as cooler air slips into the region, though temperatures stay well above freezing. Even so, the shift acts as a small Winter Tease ahead of Tuesday’s rain potential.
Models hint at a more organized area of showers on Tuesday. Travel impacts may develop along I-565, I-65, and major feeder routes as damp pavement and stronger bursts of rain reduce visibility. While thunderstorms remain uncertain, a few rumbles cannot be ruled out if moisture deepens. Tuesday’s system signals the type of gradual ramp-up in storminess that often appears in the final stretch leading into Thanksgiving week.
For now, North Alabama enjoys a quiet, mild weekend with bright skies and seasonably warm breezes. Residents planning holiday trips should prepare for slower travel Tuesday and stay aware of any timing changes as November’s broader pattern continues to evolve.
Five-Day Forecast for Huntsville, AL:
Sat: 76/60 – Mostly sunny; warm breeze.
Sun: 71/41 – Becoming sunny; cooler north wind.
Mon: 67/50 – Sunny; clouds increase late.
Tue: 76/59 – Mostly cloudy; shower chance; slower travel.
Wed: 77/59 – Partly sunny; mild November air.
