HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Morning calm stretches across the Tennessee Valley as a soft mist hugs pastures and quiet neighborhoods. The air feels gentle now, but a shift is on the way as a late-week front threatens to end the streak of warm, dry fall days.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, high pressure will keep skies mostly clear through Thursday, allowing temperatures to climb into the mid-70s each afternoon. Patchy fog may develop in low-lying areas before sunrise, particularly along U.S. 72 and near the Tennessee River. Drivers should be cautious early, as visibility could dip below a mile for short stretches.
By Friday, clouds begin to thicken from the west as a weak cold front pushes through. Scattered showers are likely in the afternoon and evening, with a few rumbles of thunder possible. Rainfall should remain light, but gusty winds up to 20 mph may accompany the front, creating slick roads during the evening commute. The front clears by Saturday morning, bringing a quick cooldown and a return to dry skies.
Saturday will feel fresh and bright, with highs in the low 70s before dipping into the 40s by evening. Another round of light showers may pass through late Saturday night, but by Sunday, cooler and calmer air will dominate, marking the first real hint of late fall.
Looking ahead, models suggest a more pronounced cool-down early next week, potentially dropping temperatures into the mid-30s across northern Alabama — a clear sign that November’s colder rhythm is arriving.
Five-Day Forecast for Huntsville, AL:
Wed: 74/47 – Sunny; calm winds, mild afternoon.
Thu: 73/53 – Mostly sunny; light southeast breeze.
Fri: 74/57 – Chance showers; windy late.
Sat: 74/50 – Mostly sunny; cooler by evening.
Sun: 59/30 – Mostly clear; brisk, fall chill settles in.
