HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As we move through the week, Huntsville will experience a mix of mild temperatures, rain, and cooler weather. Starting Monday, November 25, expect partly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 50s and lows around the mid-40s. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon could bring brief showers, but overall the day will be relatively dry. By Tuesday, November 26, the region will see increased cloud cover, with temperatures hovering in the low 60s during the day and dipping into the upper 40s at night. There is a higher chance of scattered rain showers, particularly late in the day, as a weak front moves through.
Wednesday, November 27, will be cooler with overcast skies, as a cold front ushers in lower temperatures and drier air. Highs will only reach the mid-50s, and nighttime lows will drop into the low 30s, making for a chilly evening. There may even be some patchy frost in the morning. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, will bring mostly sunny skies, but it will remain cold, with highs around 50°F and lows dipping below freezing, making for a crisp and chilly start to the day.
Friday, November 29, and Saturday, November 30, will see a gradual warming trend, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 50s. Expect sunny to partly cloudy skies, and while it will be dry, there may be some light breezes.
Saturday night will see a slight cool down, with temperatures falling into the mid-30s. Sunday, December 1, brings increasing cloud cover, and the day will warm to the low 60s. By the evening, rain showers are likely to move in as a low-pressure system approaches, bringing a wet start to the new month.
Looking ahead to Monday, December 2, Huntsville will experience wet and windy conditions as the front moves through. Expect a higher chance of rain, with temperatures hovering in the mid-50s during the day and dipping into the upper 40s at night. The rain will likely persist into the evening hours, with a gusty wind making it feel even chillier.
Overall, this week will feature a mix of pleasant mild days, cooler nights, and occasional rain, with temperatures gradually warming toward the weekend before dipping again early next week.
Winter Outlook
The Climate Prediction Center has released their winter outlook for this winter season and given the La Niña weather pattern, the Tennessee Valley is expected to see above average temperatures this winter, but that doesn’t mean our temperatures won’t get cold at all.
As for the precipitation outlook for the winter, most of the Tennessee Valley looks to have a near-average precipitation amount, but some of us (the south-eastern portion of the area) will see slightly drier conditions than usual.
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