Alabama – Breath fogs the air, frost stiffens car doors, and sidewalks crunch underfoot as north Alabama wakes to a hard February chill. Temperatures hover near 25 degrees in Huntsville early, cold enough to freeze exposed pipes and stiffen untreated surfaces.
According to the National Weather Service, clouds increase through the morning while highs rebound to the mid-50s. Winds remain light, allowing cold pockets to linger early, especially in shaded areas and low-lying neighborhoods. Drivers should watch for slick spots on bridges and overpasses during the morning commute.
Travel conditions improve steadily by late morning as temperatures rise above freezing. For now, gloves and heavy coats remain necessary, even as signs of change build quickly overhead.
Tonight turns quieter, with clouds thinning and lows settling near 39 degrees. Monday delivers a dramatic shift. Sunshine pushes highs into the upper 60s, marking a clear end to the cold snap and signaling a broad thaw across the Tennessee Valley.
By Tuesday, warmth peaks. Highs climb into the low 70s under mostly cloudy skies. Southerly winds increase slightly, pulling moisture north. Rain becomes likely Tuesday night, with chances rising to around 60 percent. Wet roads may impact late-evening and early Wednesday travel, especially along I-565 and Memorial Parkway.
Wednesday stays unsettled. Periods of rain continue, mainly during the morning, before tapering later in the day. Despite clouds and rain, temperatures remain mild, with highs in the low 60s. No return to freezing weather is expected.
Looking into the 6–10 day outlook, above-normal temperatures remain favored across Alabama. Additional rain chances appear later in the week, but the overall pattern supports a sustained February thaw with early hints of spring.
Feeling the freeze this morning or the warmth returning fast? Tell us how conditions compare in your neighborhood.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Huntsville, Alabama
Today: Increasing clouds, cold early. High 56°F.
Monday: Sunny and much warmer. High 68°F.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, very warm. High 71°F.
Wednesday: Rain likely, mild. High 63°F.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, slight rain chance. High 63°F.
