7:00 AM | *****A dangerous winter storm to affect the Tennessee Valley into early Tuesday...significant ice buildup, possible power outages and treacherous travel conditions*****
Paul Dorian
6-Day forecast for Huntsville, Alabama metro region
Today
Mainly cloudy, cold, periods of freezing rain possibly mixed with sleet at times, watch for a significant buildup of ice, highs in the lower 30’s; N-NE winds around 5 mph
Tonight
Mainly cloudy, bitter cold, periods of freezing rain mixed with sleet and/or snow at times in the evening, snow showers likely after midnight, watch for significant icing, lows near 15 degrees
Tuesday
Partly sunny, breezy, very cold, upper 20’s for afternoon highs
Tuesday Night
Mainly cloudy, cold, near 20 degrees for late night lows
Wednesday
Mainly cloudy, chilly, maybe a shower of rain or snow, mid-to-upper 40’s
Thursday
Mainly cloudy, cool, chance of showers, mid 40's
Friday
Mainly cloudy, chilly, upper 30's
Saturday
Mainly sunny, chilly, lower 50’s
Discussion
A hazardous and dangerous winter event is now underway in the Tennessee Valley with several rounds of precipitation by early tomorrow. Freezing rain is likely throughout the day today with a significant buildup of ice and there will be a wintry mix tonight of snow, sleet and/or freezing rain. As a result of the expected significant icing, power outages are on the table and travel conditions will be extremely difficult. Slow improvement in the weather begins at mid-week across the region.
Meteorologist Paul Dorian
Perspecta, Inc.
perspectaweather.com