Huntsville, AL – Gray skies will return to North Alabama by Saturday as the first true signs of early winter weather edge closer. A steady, moisture-rich system building across the Mississippi Valley is expected to bring showers and breezy conditions through the weekend, just as post-Thanksgiving travel ramps up.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, rain chances climb sharply Saturday morning, peaking at 70–80% by midday. Scattered showers and a few brief downpours could make for slick roads and reduced visibility along I-65, Highway 72, and I-565, especially during the late morning and early afternoon. Highs will reach the low 50s Saturday, followed by a sharp cool-down into the low 40s Sunday.
Winds will shift north behind the system, pulling in colder, drier air by late Sunday. Morning lows early next week will dip to near freezing, setting up the potential for patchy frost or a light freeze — a sure sign that December’s chill is knocking on Alabama’s door. Meteorologists note this pattern aligns with a broader national setup, as NOAA’s outlook shows below-normal temperatures spreading from the Midwest into the Southeast through December 6.
Residents should plan for wet travel Saturday, keep coats ready for Sunday’s temperature drop, and prepare outdoor plants and pipes for next week’s cold snap.
Five-Day Outlook (Huntsville, AL)
Friday: Sunny, high 47°F.
Saturday: Rain likely, high 52°F.
Sunday: Chance of showers, high 51°F.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 46°F.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 48°F.
