NORTH ALABAMA / CENTRAL ALABAMA — Alabamians are being urged to stay weather-aware as forecasters monitor a developing storm system that could bring hazardous winter conditions to parts of the state later this week.
The National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Huntsville and Birmingham report that a storm system is expected to move across the region Friday and Saturday, January 23–24, 2026. While the system remains several days away and details are still evolving, early signals suggest the potential for winter weather impacts across both North and Central Alabama.
In North Alabama, forecasters say the system is currently expected to track south of the Tennessee Valley, placing the region in a zone where precipitation type could vary significantly. Areas including the Shoals, Sand Mountain, and the Interstate 65 corridor could see anything from cold rain to a wintry mix, depending on small shifts in the storm’s path and the availability of cold air. Meteorologists caution that even slight changes could determine whether North Alabama experiences minor impacts or more disruptive conditions, including light snow or icy roadways…