Alabama – The clear skies over Huntsville this morning hide what’s coming next — a major temperature drop and a potential freezing rain event by late Saturday night. After a stretch of crisp sunshine and highs in the upper 50s, a strong Arctic front will race into North Alabama, delivering a sharp, icy taste of December.
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Huntsville expect a high of 56°F Friday, but temperatures will tumble quickly into the 20s by Sunday morning. The front’s arrival brings a 30–40% chance of light rain changing to freezing rain Saturday night, especially across higher terrain and bridges.
While major accumulations aren’t expected, even a thin glaze of ice can cause hazardous travel — especially for early Sunday drivers or those heading along I-65 or Highway 72. Gusty north winds will follow, making it feel like the teens by sunrise Sunday.
Residents are encouraged to protect outdoor pipes and pets, and check on neighbors without reliable heat. “This is a quick but potent cold snap,” forecasters noted, adding that dry air returns Sunday, keeping skies sunny but highs near only 30°F.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Friday: Sunny, high 56°F, low 33°F.
- Saturday: Sunny early, high 54°F, low 23°F. Chance of freezing rain late.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 30°F, low 16°F.
- Monday: Mostly clear, high 42°F, low 26°F.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, high 47°F.
