Huntsville, AL — Gray clouds stretch across the Tennessee Valley this morning, a damp haze lingering after scattered thunderstorms rolled through the night. The air feels thick and mild, carrying that unmistakable pre-holiday heaviness that signals change ahead.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, the weekend begins quietly across northern Alabama, but a fresh round of rain and thunderstorms is expected to return by Monday evening, just as Thanksgiving travel ramps up. For now, skies remain partly sunny through Sunday, with highs near 75°F Saturday and upper 60s Sunday — comfortable but deceivingly calm before the next round of unsettled weather.
Clouds increase through Monday with a 50% chance of showers by late afternoon, climbing to 90% Monday night as a warm, moisture-rich system moves through the Deep South. Some storms may bring locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds, which could slow commutes and travel along I-65 and U.S. Route 72.
By Tuesday, showers taper off and temperatures ease into the upper 60s, leading to a stretch of clear, crisp weather for midweek. Thanksgiving Day looks ideal — sunny with highs near 62°F, perfect for family gatherings or short trips across the region.
National weather models continue to highlight a major cold front sweeping across the U.S. late next week. Forecasters say it could drop temperatures well below normal and spark heavy snow from the Rockies to the Great Lakes between November 25 and December 3. For the South, cooler, breezy air may follow Thanksgiving — a hint of winter’s slow arrival.
Five-Day Outlook (Huntsville, AL)
- Sunday: Sunny, high 67°F
- Monday: Showers late, high 70°F
- Tuesday: Rain early, high 68°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 63°F
- Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, high 62°F
