Alabama greets the morning with a hazy glow as patchy fog drifts across north Alabama roadways.
Low clouds and fog linger early around Huntsville, briefly reducing visibility on neighborhood streets and commuter routes. Drivers heading out before mid-morning should slow down and use low beams, especially in low-lying areas and near open fields. Conditions steadily improve as fog thins and clouds break.
By late morning, the weather flips into full holiday mode. Sunshine returns, and temperatures climb into the lower 70s, well above late-December averages. Light winds keep travel conditions smooth through the afternoon, offering an easy setup for Christmas travel plans.
Christmas Day stays quiet and warm. Skies turn partly sunny, with highs near 74 degrees. Roads remain dry, and visibility stays strong for holiday gatherings and longer drives across north Alabama and southern Tennessee corridors.
The warm pattern holds through Friday and Saturday. Afternoon highs rise into the mid-70s, making post-Christmas errands and return trips feel more like early fall than winter. For now, coats stay light and frost remains absent.
Still, meteorologists are tracking a noticeable shift. Clouds thicken late Saturday night, and by Sunday afternoon, a 50 percent chance of showers develops. While rainfall looks light, wet pavement could slow travel late in the day.
Behind that system, colder air arrives quickly. Temperatures fall sharply Sunday night, dropping near 30 degrees by early Monday morning. That rapid cool-down raises concerns for frost and potential black ice, especially on bridges and untreated roads if surfaces remain damp.
This warm-to-cold transition is typical for late December. Conditions may change fast once the sun sets Sunday.
Plan extra time for late-weekend travel. Watch road temperatures closely as winter tries to reclaim its footing.
💬 Traveling this weekend? How different does this December warmth feel compared to past holidays?
📆 Five-Day Outlook — Huntsville, AL
- Today: Patchy fog early, then partly sunny. High 73°F
- Christmas Day: Partly sunny. High 74°F
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Low 58°F
- Friday: Mostly cloudy. High 73°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny. High 75°F
- Sunday: Chance of showers. High 71°F, colder late
