Huntsville, Alabama – A brittle frost sparkles across lawns and rooftops this Veterans Day morning as North Alabama wakes to one of its coldest starts of the season. The air feels sharp — 23°F at dawn — with wind chills dipping near 20°F in the Tennessee Valley. You can almost hear the crunch of frozen grass beneath your boots. But the Arctic chill won’t stick around for long.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville says sunshine will take hold quickly, pushing temperatures near 50°F by this afternoon. Light southwest winds will help the region thaw, setting the stage for a dramatic midweek warm-up. Wednesday will feel worlds apart from this morning’s freeze, climbing into the mid-60s under clear skies. By Thursday and Friday, highs surge into the upper 60s and low 70s — a swing of nearly 50 degrees in just a few days.
This pattern marks the beginning of a warmer, more unsettled stretch heading toward the weekend. Saturday looks mostly sunny with highs near 74°F, perfect for outdoor plans or early holiday decorating. Clouds increase late Saturday into Sunday as moisture builds, bringing a 30 to 40 percent chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Travelers planning early Thanksgiving trips along I-65 or U.S. 72 should monitor conditions late Sunday and Monday for developing rain bands, but no severe weather is expected at this time.
After this morning’s frost, North Alabama enjoys a well-earned reprieve — a week of sunshine, light breezes, and mild air before November reminds us winter isn’t far behind.
Five-Day Outlook for Huntsville, AL:
Mon: 50/22 – Sunny; frosty early.
Tue: 65/38 – Mostly clear; milder.
Wed: 67/40 – Sunny; calm wind.
Thu: 72/45 – Mostly sunny; warm.
Fri: 74/52 – Mild; weekend rain chance.
