Montgomery, AL– As the weekend approaches, Alabama is bracing for a change in weather, with milder conditions and periodic showers expected. A series of cold fronts will bring rain and fluctuating temperatures throughout the coming days, keeping the state in an unsettled weather pattern well into next week.
Tonight, a cold front will move toward Alabama following an upper-level weather disturbance. The impact of this system will keep the skies mostly cloudy, but the good news is that temperatures will not be as chilly as they have been recently. Lows are expected to range from the middle 30s in northern parts of the state to the lower 40s in southern Alabama, providing a slight relief from the colder weather earlier this week.
Weekend Outlook: Milder Temperatures and Rainy Conditions
The first cold front of the weekend will stall just north of Alabama, allowing warmer and more humid air to push into the state. Saturday will see mostly cloudy skies, with rain expected to move in during the late afternoon. Highs will reach around 60°F, a noticeable improvement over the cooler temperatures from earlier in the week.
By Saturday night, the front will sit across Tennessee, and widespread rain is expected to affect central Alabama. Temperatures will remain mild, with lows around 50°F. Sunday will continue the cloudy and rainy trend, but temperatures will stay mild, with highs in the 60s across most of the state. The rain is expected to linger throughout the day, making it a soggy end to the weekend.
Next Week’s Outlook
Looking ahead to next week, Alabama will experience continued unsettled weather as a series of cold fronts move across the region. While Monday is expected to be a drier day with highs in the middle 60s, the calm weather will be short-lived.
A second cold front will move through Alabama Monday night into Tuesday, bringing more rain to the area. Tuesday will see cloudy skies and showers, with temperatures in the middle 60s during the afternoon. The front will lift north on Wednesday as a warm front, triggering a few more showers with highs in the middle 60s. While the rain will not be heavy, it will add to the overall unsettled conditions that have been a hallmark of this week’s weather.
Midweek Weather
By Wednesday night into Thursday, a third cold front will arrive, bringing heavier rain and the possibility of thunderstorms. This front will usher in cooler air, causing temperatures to drop into the 50s by Thursday afternoon. While the thunderstorms may not be severe, they will contribute to the ongoing wet conditions across the state.
As the front pushes through, Thursday will remain mostly cloudy, with highs struggling to reach the 50s. By Friday, another front will approach, causing further unsettled conditions. Friday is expected to be mostly cloudy, with highs once again in the 50s. Rain showers will be likely in the evening, and there is even a chance that the rain may mix with snow flurries as it tapers off late Friday night into Saturday morning.
What to Expect and How to Prepare
Alabama residents should expect another week of rain and temperature changes. Each cold front will temporarily change circumstances, but the weather will stay unpredictable for several days.
Be prepared for rain and lower temperatures, especially later on Saturday and Sunday, if you’re going outside. The first half of the weekend will be milder, but rain may cause problems, so prepare ahead.
An umbrella is recommended for the coming week due to the forecast rainy and overcast weather. Late Friday and Saturday snow flurries may lower temperatures, so dress warmly as the weekend ends.
