Alabama Set for First 80° Surge of 2026 as Montgomery Climbs Into Low 80s, But Winter Threat Lurks North by Late February

UNITED STATES — A dramatic warm-up is unfolding across Alabama and much of the Deep South, with forecast data showing the warmest stretch of 2026 so far arriving this week. Communities across South Alabama — including Montgomery — are projected to surge into the low 80s by midweek, a remarkable turnaround for mid-February.

However, while springlike warmth dominates the short-term forecast, longer-range outlooks suggest winter is not finished across the broader Southeast and Mid-Atlantic as we head toward early March.

Montgomery’s Meteogram Shows Climb Into the 80s

Forecast guidance for Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport paints a clear picture of this warming trend.

Daily high temperatures are expected to rise steadily:

  • Sunday (Feb 15): 71°F
  • Monday: 70°F
  • Tuesday: 73°F
  • Wednesday: 78°F
  • Thursday: 81°F
  • Friday: 82°F

By Thursday and Friday, Montgomery is projected to hit 81–82°F, which would make it the warmest stretch of the year so far…

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