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Huntsville, AL – The air feels sharp and still across North Alabama this morning, but changes are brewing fast. Rain returns to the Huntsville area by Thursday night, marking the start of a wet, early December pattern that could dampen travel through the first half of the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, a light chance of showers begins Thursday afternoon, ramping up to a 70% chance by Thursday night as a cold front drifts south. Temperatures will dip toward the upper 30s, bringing a chilly edge to the air — though current models suggest only rain, not ice, for most of Madison County. Still, drivers should expect slick roads and reduced visibility into Friday morning, especially on rural routes and bridges…