Record-Breaking Cold Temperatures Sweep Across Central Alabama

TWLN Staff Writer | The Weekly Ledger News | Weather Update

CENTRAL ALABAMA — It’s been an exceptionally cold morning across north and central Alabama, with temperatures plunging to near-record — and in several places, record-breaking — lows.

Image courtesy of NWS Huntsville: High temperatures and precipitation chances for today for North Alabama.

Image courtesy of NWS Birmingham: High temperatures and precipitation chances for today for Central Alabama.

Image courtesy of NWS Huntsville: High temperatures and precipitation chances for tonight for Central Alabama.

Image courtesy of NWS Birmingham: High temperatures and precipitation chances for tonight for Central Alabama.

Image courtesy of NWS Huntsville: High temperatures and precipitation chances for Wednesday for North Alabama.

Image courtesy of NWS Birmingham: High temperatures and precipitation chances for Wednesday for Central Alabama.

Despite the frigid start, forecasters say residents can look forward to plenty of sunshine today and calmer winds compared to recent days. A gradual warming trend is expected through the rest of the week, with no rain chances in the forecast through at least Saturday.