All of you have a happy Groundhog Day! With plenty of sunlight throughout the day and temps that feel more like spring—highs in the middle to upper 60s—the day has been the epitome of springlike weather.
The respite from the winter cold has been much needed. The winds, which are blowing from the southeast, have been blustery at times, but as the evening wears on, they will start to slow down.
The majority of the sky will be clear tonight, allowing temperatures to drop into the lower to middle 40s by Monday morning.
However, if you plan to be on the roadways, be aware that patches of fog may occur in sheltered valleys in Northeast Alabama, particularly during the early morning commute.
More sunshine and temperatures that are far above normal for this time of year are in store as the work and school week gets underway.
After the chilly winter days, Monday’s afternoon highs are predicted to reach the lower and mid-seventies, which will be a pleasant change of pace.
The skies will be clear for the majority of the day, but the winds will still be gusty, with sporadic gusts of 15 to 20 miles per hour.
With temperatures falling into the 40s and lower 50s overnight, indicating a tendency toward warmer nightly lows, expect a largely nice evening. Compared to normal February mornings, Tuesday will feel mild.
As Tuesday approaches, there shouldn’t be any significant changes to the general weather pattern. Once more, sunny skies will bring highs in the lower to mid-seventies.
Cloud cover will start to build by the evening, and a weak frontal boundary will move into the area, increasing the likelihood of sporadic showers during the night. The majority of places, though, should remain dry overnight.
By Wednesday, there is a greater likelihood of showers and maybe a few thunderstorms as the weather pattern begins to change more dramatically.
Even with the rainy weather, highs will still be in the middle of the 70s, making it seem very comfortable. There will be sporadic showers throughout the day, but as the day goes on and into Thursday night, more rounds of showers and thunderstorms are predicted to form.
There is now little chance of severe weather, even if some of these storms may bring with them a lot of rain, strong gusts, and frequent lightning.
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The rain will stop by Friday, and the weather will get dry again. The middle and upper 60s will be the slightly lower temperatures. With another round of showers predicted, additional rain is anticipated over the weekend.
As we go into February, it appears like we might experience a little bit of everything in the days ahead, including sunlight, warmth, rain, and cooler temperatures. Additionally, there is a suggestion of another temperature fluctuation for the following week.
