HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A near-perfect Fall week across north Alabama will shift to a wetter, breezier pattern by the weekend as a weak front slides across the region late Friday into Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, skies will stay clear through Thursday with highs near 83°F and calm winds—ideal for outdoor classes, leaf viewing at Monte Sano State Park, or prepping Halloween displays. But residents should secure decorations and outdoor furniture before Friday evening as rain chances increase, particularly along I-565, I-65, and U.S. 72.
Forecasters expect scattered showers and a few thunderstorms Saturday morning, with the best chance for downpours from Athens to Scottsboro. Winds could gust to 20 mph in heavier showers, making driving slick on rural roads and reducing visibility for early shoppers and tailgaters.
Rain will taper by late Saturday, leaving cooler, clearer air to finish the weekend. Sunday will feel more like mid-October, with highs in the mid-70s and lows dipping into the upper 40s. The drop will mark a comfortable pattern shift heading toward the final weeks of October—prime weather for pumpkin picking or visiting local Fall markets.
Meteorologists say north Alabama could see another stronger front before Halloween, hinting at the season’s first chillier mornings early next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Huntsville, AL:
Wed: 83/56 – Sunny; calm breeze.
Thu: 83/58 – Mostly clear; warm afternoon.
Fri: 82/62 – Partly sunny; clouds building late.
Sat: 84/63 – Scattered showers, few storms; gusty at times.
Sun: 74/48 – Mostly sunny; cooler and crisp.
