WEATHER UPDATE: Cold Front Brings Freezing Temperatures, Possible Snow Flurries to Start the Week

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Weather Update

CENTRAL & NORTH ALABAMA — After a stretch of mild fall weather, big changes are on the way across Alabama as a strong cold front sweeps through the state this weekend.

Freezing temperatures coming. Low temperatures are forecast to be in the mid 20s to mid 30s Monday morning, and in the 20s area wide Tuesday morning.

Rain chances will taper off through this afternoon, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures beginning Sunday night. Forecasters say early next week could bring the coldest air of the season so far — and even a few snow flurries in parts of North Alabama.

Tonight mostly cloudy with a small chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 60s.

Current Conditions (as of 7:23 p.m. CST):

• Temperature: 64°F (18°C)

• Sky: A few clouds

• Humidity: 93%

• Wind: W at 7 mph

Sunday partly to mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 70s.

Detailed Forecast:

• Tonight: Rain chances will gradually decrease, and skies will turn mostly cloudy.

• Sunday: The main line of rain should move out by around 8:00 a.m., leaving behind wet roads and cooler air. A brisk north wind will usher in falling temperatures — highs will only reach the mid-to-upper 40s near the Tennessee line and low 70s in far South Alabama.

• Sunday Night: Cold air will continue to push southward, with wind chills dropping to near 15°F overnight.

• Monday: Expect a cold and blustery day statewide, with daytime highs struggling to reach the 30s and 40s. Light snow flurries may develop across northeast Alabama, though no accumulation is expected.

• Tuesday: The coldest morning of the season so far — lows in the 20s are expected across most of the state, leading to a widespread freeze.

• Late Week: A warming trend returns by midweek, with highs climbing back near 70°F by Thursday and Friday.

Residents are urged to prepare for freezing temperatures early in the week by protecting pets, plants, and exposed pipes.

Stay tuned to The Weekly Ledger News for continued weather updates and local forecasts.